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Creepy Creative Writing with Thurber House
2026-09-22 18:00:00 2026-09-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Creepy Creative Writing with Thurber House Award-winning, internationally acclaimed storyteller Lyn Ford will lead us on a journey to discover tales, folklore, and ideas in this workshop. Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Northside Branch

Myers Meeting Room

Award-winning, internationally acclaimed storyteller Lyn Ford will lead us on a journey to discover tales, folklore, and ideas in this workshop.

Award-winning, internationally acclaimed storyteller Lyn Ford is one of the top twenty ghost storytellers in the country. In this workshop, Lyn will lead you on a journey to discover tales, folklore, and ideas from Appalachia's haunted hills and valleys and Ohio's spooky cities and cemeteries. Gather tips, resources, and reflections to use as prompts for your own short stories and verse, developed in the dark shadows of your imagination. This workshop is a shortened version of Lyn Ford's successful online series for the John C. Campbell Folk School.

Instructor bio:

Award-winning fourth-generation Affrilachian storyteller and Ohio teaching artist Lynette (Lyn) Ford has shared decades of creepy stories, haunted programs and boo-worthy workshops on telling and writing such tales. Lyn’s diverse works have been published in several story resources, including: The August House Book of Scary Stories, for which she helped to write a teachers’ guide; CDs, DVDs, and radio recordings, and her own award-winning books, Affrilachian Tales; Folktales from the African-American Appalachian Tradition and Beyond the Briar Patch: Affrilachian Folktales, Food and Folklore, both of which include chapters of “Spookers and Haints.” Lyn’s book, Hot Wind, Boiling Rain: Scary Stories for Strong Hearts, offers original creepy folktale twists and tips for creatively writing them yourself. Lyn and her friend and fellow storyteller, Sherry Norfolk, developed their latest creepy tome, Boo-Tickle Tales: Not-So-Scary Stories for Ages 4-9, to include tips for telling and fun for all. Lyn is also a teller of “Home-Fried Tales," a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, a certified Laughter Wellness ambassador, a great-grandma, and a collector of gargoyles.

This program is in collaboration with Thurber House of Columbus.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors & Artists | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | adults | adult |

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Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Participants in our Creative Aging Class will share their work in an art display from July 23 to August 26. Please Join us for a reception to open the show July 23 at noon.
Creative Aging Art Show
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Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Participants in our Creative Aging Class will share their work in an art display from July 23 to August 26. Please Join us for a reception to open the show July 23 at noon.
Creative Aging Art Show
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Participants in our Creative Aging Class will share their work in an art display from July 23 to August 26. Please Join us for a reception to open the show July 23 at noon.
The Bee Mobile Library at Bridge Street Landing
Mon, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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DIY Resin Magnets
Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Totes & Treats
Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Paint and personalize a reusable canvas tote with unique colors, patterns, and artwork. Enjoy light snacks and good company!
Decoupage Trinket Dish
Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Create your own decoupage trinket dish using colorful designs and your imagination. All materials provided.
Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room,Outdoor Patio
Make your own unique tie-dye tee! Adult small, medium, and large sizes available. First come, first served. Or, feel free to bring a shirt of your own.
Creative Aging Art Show
Tue, Aug 25, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Participants in our Creative Aging Class will share their work in an art display from July 23 to August 26. Please Join us for a reception to open the show July 23 at noon.
Children's Clothing Bank
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Genealogy & Research at Ross County Genealogical Society
Tue, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ross County Genealogical Society
Get advice on how to research your family history. Ross County Genealogy Society will be available to help with questions and research ideas all while browsing the society's research collection.
Creative Aging Art Show
Wed, Aug 26, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Participants in our Creative Aging Class will share their work in an art display from July 23 to August 26. Please Join us for a reception to open the show July 23 at noon.
Discover Genealogy
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Creative Aging Class Series
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
The Creative Aging series is an art exploration class open to those aged 55+. No prior experience is needed. Participants are asked to commit to all 6 class dates. With Teaching Artist Jessica Held.
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Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Homespun Pincushions
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Homecoming Boutonnieres and Corsage Workshop
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Homecoming Closet
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Creating Pollinator Habitats
Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Let's get wild with a member of the Wild Ones local gardening group. Discuss ways native gardening can support pollinators and craft something special for the garden. All materials provided.
Reverse Coloring
Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Learn the art of reverse coloring. The color is already there, you make the outlines and embellishments to create a work all your own.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
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Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sewing 101 for Kids
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Join us for this beginner friendly sewing tutorial. Perfect for younger kids that want to learn technique, but may not be ready for regular sewing needles.
Tai Chi
Wed, Sep 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Improve your physical and mental health at the Main Library Annex with this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
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Wed, Sep 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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The Bee Mobile Library at Scioto Woods Apartments
Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Teen Crochet: Fall Edition
Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Hang out and crochet with us! Perfect for beginners or those working on a project. Relax, stitch, and connect with other crocheters while making a fall-themed craft.
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, Sep 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
The Bee Mobile Library at Sherman Park
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Create your own movable school bus craft and enjoy a reading of The Wheels on the Bus! Children will paint, build, and move their bus along the road as we read and sing together.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Greenlawn Cemetery Tour
Thu, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour.
Storytime & STEAM: Autumn Edition
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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