RISE Programming

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March 5th, 2012 12:05 PM – 1:00 PM Speaker: M. Jennie Frost Hosted By: Brooks Public Library Summary: Got a story inside of you? Get a taste of the art of storytelling at this introductory session with professional storyteller Jennie Frost. Speaker Bio: Since 1996, Jennie has performed in festivals, concerts, conferences, libraries, and schools in 43 Alberta communities [...]

November 13, 2012 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Presented by:The Lethbridge Schizophrenia Society Hosted by: The Crossings Branch – Lethbridge Public Library The Partnership Community Education Program is a program designed to reduce stigma and increase education to the general public about schizophrenia. Individuals with schizophrenia present alongside someone who has a loved one with [...]

September 11, 2012 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Presented by:The Lethbridge Schizophrenia Society Hosted by: The Crossings Branch – Lethbridge Public Library The Partnership Community Education Program is a program designed to reduce stigma and increase education to the general public about schizophrenia. Individuals with schizophrenia present alongside someone who has a loved one with [...]

February 8, 2012 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Presented by:The Lethbridge Schizophrenia Society Hosted by: The Crossings Branch – Lethbridge Public Library The Partnership Community Education Program is a program designed to reduce stigma and increase education to the general public about schizophrenia. Individuals with schizophrenia present alongside someone who has a loved one with [...]

April 26, 2012 7:00 pm Presented by: David Poulsen, Chinook Arch’s Writer in Residence Hosted by: Claresholm Public Library David will read from a work in progress with a discussion of the process of writing to follow. A poster for the Writer in Residence Program is available here Writer in Residence 2012 Poster This session [...]

April 5, 12, & 19, 2012 6:30 pm Presented by: David Poulsen, Chinook Arch’s Writer in Residence Hosted by: Claresholm Public Library Have you … Had that book or story inside you just waiting to be written? Always wanted to write the stories of your family? Had an idea for a book you just know [...]

March 17, 2012 2:00 pm Presented by: David Poulsen, Chinook Arch’s Writer in Residence Hosted by: Lethbridge Public Library Teens interested in writing can join David to learn more about the process of writing. A poster for the Writer in Residence Program is available here Writer in Residence 2012 Poster This session is intended to [...]

March 8, 2012 7:00 pm Presented by: David Poulsen, Chinook Arch’s Writer in Residence Hosted by: Claresholm Public Library David will read from a work in progress with a discussion of the process of writing to follow. A poster for the Writer in Residence Program is available here Writer in Residence 2012 Poster This session [...]

March 1, 2012 6:30 pm Presented by: David Poulsen, Chinook Arch’s Writer in Residence Hosted by: Claresholm Public Library Teens interested in writing can join David to learn more about the process of writing. A poster for the Writer in Residence Program is available here Writer in Residence 2012 Poster This session is intended to [...]

Februrary 9, 2012 7:00 pm Presented by: David Poulsen, Chinook Arch’s Writer in Residence Hosted by: Claresholm Public Library David will chat about his recent trip to Japan/Korea and winning the Sakura Medal, then read from the Sakura Medal winning novel, Numbers. In addition, David will talk about this year’s Writer in Residence program. A [...]