Bellaire Public Library

Each season of the year, we’ll be featuring a Michigan writer here in Antrim County. Limited free copies of the books are available for those who register early.

All events are free of charge and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of Grand Traverse Rotary Charities.

A special thanks to our other sponsors: Elk Rapids Public Library, Bellaire Public Library, Shanty Creek Resorts, Bee Well Meadery, Bos Winery, Happy Camper Coffee Shop.

For more information, access the AWS website here.

August 14th, 2pm: Book Discussion The Long Fields: Essays at Bellaire Public Library

August 22nd, 6:30pmReading and Book Release of The Long Fields: Essays at Bee Well in Bellaire, featuring the “The Long Field,” a blueberry-lavender cyser named after Oomen’s newest book. First 25 registrants receive a free copy of The Long Fields: Essays. Register here.

August 23rd, 2:30pm: Memoir Writing Workshop, ASI Pavilion, advanced registration required. Limited seats, register here.

October 24th, 6:30pm: Reading and Book Discussion of The Birdwhile with poet Keith Taylor, location TBD, register here. First 25 registrants receive a free copy of The Birdwhile.

October 25th, 2:30pm: Poetry Writing Workshop, location TBD, limited seats, register here.

February 13th, 2pm: Book discussion Up North Michigan: a portrait of place in four seasons at Bellaire Public Library.

February 20th, 6:30pmReading and book discussion Up North Michigan: a portrait of place in four seasons with author Jerry Dennis at Bellaire Public Library. First 25 registrants receive free copy of this book. Register here.

February 21st, 2:30pm: Non-fiction writing workshop with author Jerry Dennis at Bellaire Public Library. Limited seats, register here.

May 7th, 6:30pmReading and book discussion of A Study in Charlotte with author Brittany Cavallaro. First 25 registrants receive free copy of the book. Register here.

May 8th, 2:30pm: Fiction writing workshop with author Brittany Cavallaro. Limited seats, register here.