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Picture Book Dummies

A Hands-On Workshop
2024-04-20 13:00:00 2024-04-20 14:30:00 America/New_York Picture Book Dummies An introduction to the importance of a dummy to refining one's manuscript and as an aid to the illustrator. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, April 20
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-20 13:00:00 2024-04-20 14:30:00 America/New_York Picture Book Dummies An introduction to the importance of a dummy to refining one's manuscript and as an aid to the illustrator. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

An introduction to the importance of a dummy to refining one's manuscript and as an aid to the illustrator.

Attendees will learn the basic elements of what makes a good picture book layout and create an actual dummy (rough mock-up) of their story.  You do not need to be an artist to create a dummy!  Having a completed picture book manuscript is required.  Space is limited.  Please register all who will be attending.

**Attendees are asked to bring 2 copies of their finished manuscript (MS), one for cutting up and one to refer back to.  The MS should be printed on letter paper, one side only, double spaced, one in 12 point and one in 10 point Times/Times New Roman or Helvetica.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Language & Literacy | Books & Authors |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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About the branch

The Southwest Branch is located in Stewartsville off of Rte. 519. The branch features a public meeting room, teen space, children’s area, Maker Space, and public computers.

Upcoming Events

Check 'Em Out Book Club
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our evening Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Closing at 4:30pm - Christmas Eve
Tue, Dec 24, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm on Christmas Eve.
Library Closed - Christmas
Wed, Dec 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Family Winter Bingo at the Library
Thu, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy time together, play themed Bingo, and win small, fun prizes. For ages 4-14 and their adult family members. Please register everyone in your group who will be participating.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Dec 26, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Books to Bricks
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring your creative ideas and building skills! We will start with a story chosen to inspire a Lego building challenge, then participants will have the rest of the hour to create their masterpiece.
Rescheduled
Check 'Em Out Book Club
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Friday, December 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come join our afternoon Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come to read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Check 'Em Out Book Club
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Conference Room
Come join our afternoon Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come to read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Bad Art Nite
Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Paint, craft, and draw truly terrible art with your fellow teens!
A Magical Winter Fest Story - with professional storyteller Don Dougherty
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come meet Losty the Snowman and join the Winter Fest Masquerade Parade! Enjoy some wintery games and activities.
Library Closed - New Year's Day
Wed, Jan 01, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Ladies Night Out at the Library Pampering Event
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop in for our stress-free pampering event!
This event is full
1000 Books Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for storytime! All are welcome: pre-kinder children, current participants, and anyone interested in our 1000 Books reading program. Let's read fun stories, have snacks, and celebrate success!
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Library Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Check Em' Out Book Club
Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our afternoon Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Winter Cardmaking Class
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
Join us for a fun cardmaking class! Using cardstock, patterned paper and rubber stamps, you will create four winter-themed greeting cards. Please register everyone who will be participating.
Registration opens Friday, January 10 2025 at 9:00am
Check Em' Out Book Club
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our afternoon Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Registration opens Thursday, January 16 2025 at 9:00am
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Registration opens Thursday, January 16 2025 at 9:00am
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
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