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National Novel Writing Month

November is National Novel Writing Month!

Have you ever dreamed of writing the next Great American Novel? Do you have a torrid romance burning inside you? Do you know why the aliens are coming to get you, and you have to share the secret of their extra-dimensional technology with the world? Then you, my friend, are a prime candidate for National Novel Writing Month!

Each November, new and experienced writers are encouraged to take on the challenge of writing a 50,000 word first draft of a novel in only 30 days. Each year over 300,000 people participate around the world. DC Public Library is making a commitment to support our local writers by providing helpful resources.

Upcoming Events by Type

Find More Writing Events at a Neighborhood Library Near You

Writers Working

Writers Working

Adults

Palisades Writers Workshop

Palisades Writers Workshop

Palisades Writers Workshop

Palisades Writers Workshop

Palisades Writers Workshop

Adults

This is My Story

A Memoir Workshop

A Memoir Workshop

This is My Story

A Memoir Workshop

AdultsSeniors

Poetry Open Mic Night

Poetry Open Mic Night

13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)Adults

Write Your Novel at the Library

Where better to find inspiration to write your story than in a library surrounded by books! DC Public Library has both flexible and reservable workspaces as well as a cafe at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library where you can get a drink or a snack for a writing boost.

Flexible Workspaces

Each library has a variety of tables and chairs and lounge areas with ample outlets for keeping your device charged. In addition, you can also book time on Public Computers available at each location. Many libraries also have outdoor spaces like patios, balconies and even an Instagram-worthy rooftop garden at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library that you can enjoy when the weather is nice. 

Find a Library Near You

Reservable Workspaces

Need a quiet space to focus or a meeting room for your writing group? DC Public Library has a variety of study and meeting rooms that can accommodate solo work and meetings. All you need is a current DC Public Library card to reserve a room at a library near you. 

Reserve a Room Today

Fuel Your Creativity

Stop by Marianne’s Café by DC Central Kitchen at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a variety of high-quality beverages and light fare featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Learn More About Marianne's Café

Need some inspiration? Hear from DC Public Library's Tracy Cross, Joy Jones, and Jessica Spotswood on what it is to be a writer in our 2022 NaNoWriMo interview.