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Adult Creative Writing Workshop – September 12, 2026 + September 19, 2026 (Special Session)

ADULT CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

We will meet upstairs in the Pompton Lakes Library, 333 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, next meeting is Saturday, September 12. Bring a notebook and pen.

There is also a special one-time session on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Curious about finding your creative self? Julia Cameron believes that we are all creative spirits.  Using her classic book, The Artist’s Way A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, and other techniques, this workshop will explore how to find our inner creative spirit and that it matters, whether by writing a poem, a short story or by painting, drawing, or music. Using principles and tools found in The Artist’s Way, this workshop is led by local artist, photographer, author, poet Barbara D. Hall.  For more information about her, visit her website at
www.ournaturematters.net.

Song Writing Workshop – Thursday, September 24, 2026

FREE SONG WRITING WORKSHOPS

  • Learn and Practice Techniques
  • Collaborate with fellow writers
  • Song Listening/Sharing/Suggestion Sessions
  • ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

WHEN:      Thursday 9/24 at 6:30 pm
                   (Last Thursday of every month)

WHERE:  Pompton Lakes Public Library
               333 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ

BRING:   Notebook and Pencil/Pen
               Song for listening/comments/help/Lyrics
               Your Creativity, Positivity and Open Mind

TOPIC:      Melody: Musical Lyric Writing

More info and RSVP:
Instagram DM @talktojoey or call 201-424-6888
Limit: 15 spots

The Kootz concert new date TBD — Upcoming PL BID Summer Concerts

Upcoming PL BID Summer Concerts:
All concerts begin at 7 p.m. on the library lawn.
Bring your own chair or blanket.

The rescheduled concert by The Kootz, was cancelled due to a power outage at the high school, after being moved there due to the threat of rain and thunderstorms.   New date TBD.

Postponed – TBD – The Kootz
rain date: In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Pompton Lakes High School auditorium.

Thursday, June 25 – The 3M Band
rain date: Thursday, July 2

Thursday, July 23 –Stone Flower
rain date: Thursday, July 30

Thursday, August 6 – The Georgia 5
rain date: Thursday, August 13

Thursday, August 27 – The Hellhounds
rain date: In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Pompton Lakes High School auditorium.