Costa Mesa Library Foundation

2012 Beginning Writers Workshop

kevincoon — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:12:20 +0000

“PLANNING PLOT LINES”

Thursday, April 19

Been there-done that. What’s new? Author Aileen Baron explains her creative process, how she determines what comes first, how to end and everything in between. As a professor of Anthropology at Cal State Fullerton, her field work took her all over the world. Her books reflect that experience. She has just published her third book in her Archaeological Mystery series.

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“CREATING CHARACTERS”

Thursday, May 24

Recurring – yes or no. Interesting, weird vs. quirky. You will be entertained as well as informed by this delightful presentation from Robert Sassone, who received his doctorate in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford, and has taught courses in academic writing and literature.

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“FINDING AN AGENT”

Thursday, June 21

Handling rejection and “if at first you don’t succeed….”will be discussed in depth with examples of what to expect when you are hoping for the best. From experiences as a would-be actress, tour guide, graphic artist, and newspaper reporter to award-winning author, Jeri Westerson knows first-hand the long and sometimes agonizing process of finding that light at the end of the tunnel .

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Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa
Cost: $25 per workshop/$65 for all 3
Book sales and signing provided by Mystery Ink Book Store
Light refreshments

Single Workshop Payment & Registration (all via PayPal)

Multiple Workshop Payment & Registration (all via PayPal)

Help us Expand Our Presence on Facebook

kevincoon — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:06:23 +0000

The Library Foundation has just reached 100 supporters on Facebook and we need to reach out to more community members in Costa Mesa. If you live in our city our have friends and family in the area, please let them know to join us on Facebook.

2011 “My Favorite Book” Essay Contest Winners

kevincoon — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:46:36 +0000

Out of 198 entires, we selected the 4 winners featured above. From left to right is Arielle Esparza, Victoria Madrid, Kinani Asuega, and Jocelyn Vidal. They are holding the posters they picked as their favorites from all the posters created by OCC architectural students. Visit our Essay Contest Winners’ page to see the essays and learn more about the Foundation’s partnership with the Orange Coast College architectual department.

Support the Library Foundation by Shopping at Ralphs

kevincoon — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:43:48 +0000

To help increase support for a new central library, the Costa Mesa Library Foundation has signed up to be a partner with the Ralphs Community Contribution Program. If you don’t already have a Ralphs Rewards card, we ask that all friends, family, and supporters obtain a free card, open an online account at Ralphs.com, and select the Costa Mesa Library Foundation as your Community Contribution Partner. For more details, please e-mail info@costamesalibraryfoundation.org or call 949-280-7793. There are four Ralphs stores in or around Costa Mesa where you can shop:

Ralphs Costa Mesa on 17th St: Map, Phone & Directions

Ralphs Newport Beach on Irvine & 17th St: Map, Phone & Directions

Ralphs Huntington Beach on Brookhurst & Adams: Map, Phone & Directions

Ralphs Santa Ana on MacArthur & Fairview: Map, Phone & Directions