Arts · Durham

Write the Story Only You Can Tell

Name: Write the Story Only You Can Tell
Start: 2026-10-17T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-17T15:30:00.000Z
Location: Main Library – Main Children's Programming Room

When

Oct 17

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Where

Main Library – Main Children's Programming Room

Durham, NC

Ages

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Price

Free

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In each of us, there are stories waiting to be told. Join award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons as she shares her journey to publication and discusses how life informs the work she creates. She'll read stories including her new picture book, Lyric's Favorite Season, and easy reader, Ty's Travels: Super Ty and pass on writing tips for kids and aspiring authors of all ages.

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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Write the Story Only You Can Tell runs Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

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