We are living during an historic moment, and Peabody Institute Library in partnership with Peabody TV and the Peabody Historical Society and Museum, would like to collect, share and preserve your experiences of daily life in Peabody during the COVID 19 pandemic. In this guided online writing workshop, begin to draft your ideas with a series of brief, simple exercises. No previous writing experience necessary, just a willingness to play on the page. All are welcome.  

Please click the link below to join the Zoom meeting. You will be in a waiting room until the program start time.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83539799857?pwd=TFNBRHNKV0I2NW9DdFdjSzZsZThVZz09

Meeting ID: 835 3979 9857

Passcode: 609673

About the instructor, Lara Tupper:

A graduate of the Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College (MFA Creative Writing), Lara Tupper taught writing at Rutgers University for many years and now presents online writing classes from the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. For ten years she was a faculty member at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, where she led journaling workshops and retreats for thousands of guests seeking wellness practices. She is founder of Swift Ink Stories and author of three books (the novels Off Island and A Thousand and One Nights and a forthcoming short story collection, Amphibians, 2021). http://www.laratupper.com

This program is made possible through CARES Act funding to Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.  #MBLCCARESAct #IMLSGrant #LSTAinMA