For the entire month of November, M.T. Allen Memorial Library in Peachtree City is inviting anyone with a story — or even just the seed of one — to walk through its doors and start writing.
The library's 'Let's Write! November' initiative runs all 30 days at 201 Willowbend Rd, welcoming novelists, poets, screenwriters, lyricists, comic creators, and anyone else who puts words on a page. Daily writing prompts and activities will be available throughout the month, and the building itself is open as a quiet space to brainstorm and write.
The library is also offering a free writer's survival kit — which may include snacks, notecards, pens, and a stress toy — to anyone who registers in advance. Registration is available at the link the library has provided through its event listing.
Beyond the physical space and prompts, the library is backing writers with resources: books, research databases, Chromebooks, and Wi-Fi hotspots are all available. Poetry and prose writing groups are also part of the month's programming.
The month kicks off with a dedicated plot-development session in the library's Readers & Writers Room. In 60 minutes or less, participants can develop an outline, protagonist, setting, conflict, or basic plot — with the option to brainstorm aloud with other creative types over snacks. That event is free and open to the public, with no registration required.
The library's November calendar extends well beyond writing. Other free events this month include an Advanced Beginner Spanish class using the Mango Languages platform (for ages 14 and up, with Spanish experience required; no class November 26), an anime and manga club for ages 18 and older, a beginner Mahjong session led by experienced player Hope H. (registration required, beginning October 26), and an Art of Living breathwork and meditation session. A Shakespeare literacy club meets the second Tuesday of each month for ages 13 to 18.
The library also hosts its Morning Book Club on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. — held at The Flying Biscuit Cafe at 2874 GA-54 — for adults 18 and older. The current selection is 'Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O'Connell's Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People' by Tracy Kidder.
Elsewhere in Peachtree City this month, the Night Market at Drake Field (155 Willowbend Rd) features music, entertainment, food, and artists. Evergreen Church at 400 Windgate Rd is hosting a free early-access screening of 'The Chosen' Season 6, Episode 1. The Peachtree City Market at 215 Northlake Drive continues its year-round schedule on Saturdays and Wednesdays, offering local honey, baked goods, fresh produce, and more.
Why it matters — For Peachtree City residents who write — or have always meant to — the library is offering free tools, community, and structured support to actually make it happen this month.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- Writer's survival kit 'may include' snacks, notecards, pens, and a stress toy — contents not guaranteed
- Night Market at Drake Field is scheduled for November 6, 5–10 p.m.
- Early-access screening of The Chosen Season 6 Episode 1 is on November 4 at Evergreen Church
Reported by peachtreecitymagazine.com, ptcpeople.com
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