Lethbridge Public Library's Writer in Residence - Danika Stone
In celebration of our 100th anniversary, and with the generous support of the Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library, we are excited to welcome Danika Stone as our Writer in Residence. Danika's residency will run September 24 - December 14. Contact her by email at danikastoneonline@gmail.com with questions, or to schedule an appointment.
Danika Stone is an author, artist, and educator who discovered a passion for writing fiction while in the throes of her Master's thesis. A self-declared bibiophile, Danika now writes novels for both teens and adults.
The Writer in Residence program is designed to champion the joy of reading, foster an understanding of the craft of writing, and offer Library customers the chance to connect with and learn from a published author. Danika will review manuscripts thorugh individual consultations during office hours or by appointment, and will be running a series of workshops throughout the fall.
Danika's office hours, starting September 25, will be at the Main Branch:
- Wednesdays: 7 - 9pm
- Thursdays: 3:15 - 5:15pm
- Fridays: 1 - 5pm
- Saturdays: 9:30am - 1:30pm
In addition, the following workshops will be offered:
- Voices in your Head - Character Development Presentation, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1 - 2pm, Friends Place, The Crossings Branch
- Teen Writing Workshop, Saturday, Nov. 30, 3 - 5pm, Staff Meeting Room, Main Branch
- Author Talk - Discussion Panel with Various Alberta Authors, Saturday, Dec. 7, 1pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Branch
