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Library U

Learn something new in 2025!

Learn French or try poetry or memoir writing.

Registration starts Thursday, January 2.

Writing

Poetry Writing on Zoom

Thursdays
January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $60
Class Size: 8 students
Zoom link will be sent after class payment is received.

Registration starts Thursday, January 2.

Designed for both beginning and experienced poets. In-class writing exercises will challenge your inner muse as we experiment with various poetic forms (rhymed and unrhymed) and sparks for inspiration. Instructor:  Jennifer Dotson


Memoir Writing 

Tuesdays
January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $60
Class Size: 8 students

Registration starts Thursday, January 2.

What’s your story? Your life experience is the story that only you can tell. Examples of successful memoirs are discussed as well as techniques for organizing your thoughts and putting them on paper. Instructor: Jennifer Dotson


Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.

If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.

Language

Beginning French

Wednesdays
January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $60
Class Size: 8 students

Registration starts Thursday, January 2.

This class is designed for beginning students. Students will develop the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learn the French alphabet, basic vocabulary, greetings, personal pronouns, and identify simple sentence structure. Instructor: Najia Siham


Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.

If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.

Instructor Bios

Jennifer Dotson
Memoir Writing and Poetry Writing

Jennifer Dotson has a BA in English Literature/Theater Arts from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MFA in Drama from the University of Virginia. Founder of Highland Park Poetry, Jennifer is the author of two poetry collections: Clever Gretel (Chicago Poetry Press, 2013) and Late Night Talk Show Fantasy & Other Poems (Kelsay Books, 2020). She has been facilitating poetry, creative writing and memoir workshops since 2007.

Highland Park Poetry 

Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Advanced registration and online payment via ePay are required. No refunds. Registration will close when the class is filled.

If you have questions, or to suggest a class, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.