Events

MTL Open Mic: A Literary Event for Teens and Adults (Registration for AUDIENCE MEMBERS) POSTPONED

Sunday, December 10

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This event has been postponed. Mark Twain Library invites local writers and lovers of literature to join us for an open mic event! Read your own work or someone else’s work, or just listen to others read. All literary genres are welcome, but participants should limit their readings to no more than 5 minutes. Light refreshments will be served. About our emcee:  A high school senior in New York City, Anisha is an avid reader and is very passionate about writing (particularly poetry), and is an active member of her school’s poetry club. In 2021, she received the Scholastic Silver Key Award for her poetry and is an alumna of the Kenyon Review Young Writers Summer Program. This fall will mark Anisha's second time hosting a popular teen poetry workshop series focusing on social justice and activism at the Mark Twain Library. Program contact: Sarah Zimmermann (sarah@marktwainlibrary.org), Teen and Reference Librarian Register as a READER/PARTICIPANT Register below to attend as an AUDIENCE MEMBER 

MTL Open Mic: A Literary Event for Teens and Adults (Registration for READERS/PARTICIPANTS) POSTPONED

Sunday, December 10

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This event has been postponed. We will also accommodate drop-in readers as time permits. Mark Twain Library invites local writers and lovers of literature to join us for another open mic event! Read your own work or someone else’s work, or just listen to others read. All literary genres are welcome, but participants should limit their readings to no more than 5 minutes. Light refreshments will be served. About our emcee:  A high school senior in New York City, Anisha is an avid reader and is very passionate about writing (particularly poetry), and is an active member of her school’s poetry club. In 2021, she received the Scholastic Silver Key Award for her poetry and is an alumna of the Kenyon Review Young Writers Summer Program. This fall will mark Anisha's second time hosting a popular teen poetry workshop series focusing on social justice and activism at the Mark Twain Library. Program contact: Sarah Zimmermann (sarah@marktwainlibrary.org), Teen and Reference Librarian Register as an AUDIENCE MEMBER Register below to attend as a READER/PARTICIPANT. All literary genres are welcome, but participants should limit their readings to no more than 5 minutes.  

2023 MTL Art Show Closing Reception (In-Person)

Sunday, December 10

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Treat yourself to a bit of holiday cheer at the Mark Twain Library! Drop in for a final chance to see the Library's  51st Annual Art Show. Meet some of the artists, nibble on some holiday goodies and browse around while listening to the talented Barlow Chamber Singers.  A special reception to celebrate both the Library and a favorite Redding tradition. No registration required -- just drop in!