Creative Writing and Poetry.

Creative Writing Courses January 2024

City Library, Keighley Library and Ilkley Library.

10 week Creative Writing Courses starting in 3 of our libraries.

Our courses have been running for a decade and we have had many learners go on to have their writing published. Whether or not you want to be published, hone your writing, express yourself or simply learn about different styles and genre, these courses are a great place to share your work, receive feedback and meet new people.

City Library - starts Saturday 20th January 10am - 12

Keighley Library - starts Tuesday 16th January 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Ilkley Library - starts Friday 19th January 4pm - 6pm

Beginners and long term writers welcome. Over 18's only.

£65 for a 10 week course. Pay at the first session.

Reserve your place - www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfordlibraries

or email: Library.Events@bradford.gov.uk

For more information email: dionne.hood@bradford.gov.uk

Poetry Reading Group Keighley Library

Poetry reading group Share and discuss poems - your own or other poet's. There is usually a theme.

All welcome. Refreshments served. Free. No need to book.

Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm on the following dates -

16th January, 13th February, 12th March, 9th April, 14th May, 11th June, 9th July, 13th August, 10th September, 8th October, 12th November, 10th December.

Bradford Open -Mic and Sisterhood Open-Mic

spoke Fancy some poetry? Are you trying out something new? Come and share your words, lyrics, poetry with a supportive community

BRADFORD OPEN MIC City Library 7pm Open to all
Dates
20th of March, 15th of May, 17th of July, 18th of Sept, 20th of Nov

Book your reading slot or just come and listen - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spokepoetryhub/1063036

SISTERHOOD OPEN MIC City Library 7pm
Female only open mic
Dates
26th of Jan, 23rd of Feb, 29th of March, 26th of April, 31st of May, 28th of June, 26th of July, 30th of August, 27th of September, 25th of October, 29th of November

Book your reading slot or just come and listen -
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../sisterhood-all-female...

Bradford Libraries in partnership with SPOKE