Upcoming Events
HPL Book Fest
Book Fest Workshop: Coloring Outside the Lines: Creating Better Novel Characters
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Recommended
Space is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Recommended
Space is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Recommended
Space is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Recommended
Space is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Recommended
Space is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
Join us for our annual celebration
of local books and authors.
HPL Book Fest is in its third year and previously featured Wisconsin Poet Laureate, Dasha Kelly Hamilton in 2022, and New York Times best-selling Humorist, Michael Perry in 2023.
The day-long celebration of local writers and books will include craft-focused writing workshops and an author fair during which local writers will be able to promote, sign, and sell copies of their works.
This year's special guest is Ann Garvin,USA Today Bestselling authorof five funny and sad novels, including A Dog Year and I Thought You Said This Would Work.
Garvin will participate in the Author Fair, host a Master Class for writers, then welcome members of the Friends of HPL for an author reception. Details are below.
Masterclass with Ann Garvin: Story Building & Plot
Hedberg Public Library is pleased to announce Ann Garvin, Ph.D., USA Today bestselling author, will serve as the keynote author at HPL Book Fest 2024. Garvin is the author of five novels and currently teaches creative writing at Drexel University.
Her workshop will help writers at all levels to build a page-turning story filled with emotion without getting stuck! Explore writing exercises that get you ready to write your book without running into problems like the “mushy middle,” readers asking what’s the point, or not knowing what to do next.
Registration is required.
Writing Workshops
Coloring Outside the Lines: Creating Better Novel Characters
presented by Rod Vick
PROGRAM ROOM
Mystery, Humor and Love: Elements of a Powerful Memoir
presented by Greg Peck, Angela Bier, Jim Landwehr, and Katy Grogan
WOODRUFF ROOM
Self-Publishing - From Book Idea to Publishing
presented by Eileen Troemel
LAB 316
Perspectives on Point of View
presented by Kathie Giorgio
PROGRAM ROOM
Fearless Truth-Telling: The Power of Owning Your Story
presented by R.B. Simon and Lisa Marie Brodsky
WOODRUFF ROOM
Try Everything: Overcoming Pitching Anxiety
presented by Carol Paur
LAB 316
