Culture Days Special: Songwriting Workshop
Ajax Public Library Writers Group
Wednesday, September 23
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
Rotary Room - Full
Intended for adults (18+).
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.
Social writers and avid authors alike—ignite your creativity using our provided topics and phrases! Every month, we challenge you to create an original piece based on a new topic. Bring your tale to the circle for sharing. We provide snacks. We ask that you bring your own writing supplies.
Have you ever wanted to start writing your own songs, taking the thoughts within and spilling them out on the page? Join us for a lyric writing workshop, featuring local musician and guest presenter Kevin “Shakey” Hayes.
Kevin Hayes is a singer/songwriter from the Durham Region. Writing and performing for over 40 years, Kevin plays the guitar and piano. Kevin's songs have been on radio and television, and his song "Won't Be Home Tonight" reached number 5 on the Canadian Country Indie Charts. You can find Kevin's songs on several media outlets such as Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Amazon and Youtube, some listed under his stage name "Shakey Hayes".
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |
Main Branch
Opened in 2003
33,000 sq. ft. (3,066 m2)
Main Branch was designed by Teeple Architects and is the Library's largest location. In 2004, the branch won the Ontario Public Library Association Award for Best New Public Library Building. It includes study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and a variety of accessibility features including a hearing loop and mobility device charging station.