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Memoir Writing Workshop

with Mark Johnson
2025-04-16 14:00:00 2025-04-16 16:00:00 America/Phoenix Memoir Writing Workshop Civic Center Library - Studio Program Space

Wednesday, April 16
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-16 14:00:00 2025-04-16 16:00:00 America/Phoenix Memoir Writing Workshop Civic Center Library - Studio Program Space

Civic Center Library

Studio Program Space

Learn how to tell the story of your life

In this three-part creative writing course, author and instructor Mark Johnson will lead aspiring writers on a creative journey to begin crafting their own memoirs. 

Each session is two hours long. Space is limited, and participants will not be added after the first session. 

Due to the popularity of Mark's past workshops, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis at the main information desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the first session on April 9, 2025. Tickets will not be needed or offered for subsequent sessions as no new participants will be added after the first session.

Civic Center Library
Phone: 480-312-7323
Opening hours
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale
, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-312-7323
About the library

Opened August 30, 1968

103,000 square feet

73 public-use computers

Café

Loft collaborative workspace

The Gallery @ the Library

Scottsdale Heritage Collection

Upcoming events

Twos & Threes Together
Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Movies that Matter : The 1970s - Six Directors - Screening and Discussion with Tom Samp
Mon, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Full STEAM Ahead: Lego Masters
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room
Scottsdale Sounds - Local Musician Showcase
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium
Books 2 Boogie
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knowasis
Plant and Seed Swap
Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Copper Gallery
Scottsdale Artists' School Programs - Tweens
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Sky Room
Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Sat, Apr 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium
Scottsdale Artists' School Programs - Teens & Adults
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Sky Room
Tail Waggin' Tales
Sun, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room
Twos & Threes Together
Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Guiding Emily Movie Night - with Author Barbara Hinske
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Suvivorship Book Club
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Caught Read-Handed Book Discussion
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft
Memoir Writing Workshop - with Mark Johnson
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio Program Space
Full STEAM Ahead: Seed Bombs
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Public Gallery
Books 2 Boogie
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Career Classes: The Back to WORKshop!
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft
Knowasis Creations - Books Rock
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis
Superdelic Psychonatural
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Public Gallery
Meet the Artist Opening Reception: Superdelic Psychonatural
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Superdelic Psychonatural
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Public Gallery
Family Storytime
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Italian Film Festival
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Auditorium
Superdelic Psychonatural
Sun, Apr 13, All day
Public Gallery
Italian Film Festival
Sun, Apr 13, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Auditorium
Contemporary Literature Book Club
Sun, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
SHC Program Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Public Gallery
Twos & Threes Together
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Public Gallery
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Phoenix Art Museum Docents Present: Art All Around Us - The Voyage of Life
Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium
The Civil War Roundtable
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium,Copper Gallery
Superdelic Psychonatural
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Public Gallery
Staff Picks Book Discussion
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft
Memoir Writing Workshop - with Mark Johnson
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio Program Space
Full STEAM Ahead: Lego Masters
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Thu, Apr 17, All day
Public Gallery
Books 2 Boogie
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Knowasis Creations - Rag Rugs
Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis
Superdelic Psychonatural
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Public Gallery
Superdelic Psychonatural
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Public Gallery
Superdelic Psychonatural
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Public Gallery
Superdelic Psychonatural
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Public Gallery
Twos & Threes Together
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Step Up to Learning
Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Public Gallery
Flower Frenzy - (Formerly "Flower Fun")
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom @ the Loft
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Talking Code with a Secret Weapon: Navajo Code Talkers Speak
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium
Step Up to Learning
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Public Gallery
Memoir Writing Workshop - with Mark Johnson
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio Program Space
Full STEAM Ahead: Egg Drop!
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Public Gallery
Books 2 Boogie
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Impressionism: Another French Revolution - Course 1: The Parisian Art Environment
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium
Knowasis Kahoots Trivia
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis
Superdelic Psychonatural
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Public Gallery
Superdelic Psychonatural
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Public Gallery
Día de los Niños Storytime
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Public Gallery
Superdelic Psychonatural
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Public Gallery
Twos & Threes Together
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Step Up to Learning
Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Public Gallery
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Step Up to Learning
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Sky Room
Superdelic Psychonatural
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Public Gallery
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Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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