This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Writing Workshop with author Rukhsana Khan
In-person
Kids Library Poetry & spoken word Self-guided Storytelling Students Writing & literature Youth & teensDate and time
Location
Studio Room (Halton Hills Public Library and Cultural Centre)
9 Church Street
Georgetown, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible, has gender-neutral washrooms, and will have a sign language interpreter.
About
Rukhsana Khan is an award-winning author and storyteller with eighteen published books, including the acclaimed Big Red Lollipop, named one of the New York Public Library’s “100 Greatest Children’s Books of the Last 100 Years.” Her stories draw on her experiences growing up in Canada after immigrating from Pakistan. By featuring her stories and writing process, Rukhsana will be offering a writer's workshop to introduce children and youth to techniques for generating story ideas!
Organizer
Halton Hills Public Library
We have proudly served our community for more than a century. The Georgetown Public Library was founded in 1895. Three years later, the Acton Public Library opened its doors. The two libraries operated separately until 1974 when they merged and became the Halton Hills Public Library.
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