FREE weekly programs for students to explore their creativity through writing.
Students work in small groups with peers and adult volunteers to brainstorm, write, revise, share, and publish original writing. Weekly commitment and program registration is required.
About 826michigan’s After-school Writing Labs
FOR WHO
Students ages
8-14
WHEN
During the school year
WHERE
At 826michigan in downtown Ann Arbor (115 E. Liberty St.) and at the Ypsilanti District Library, Superior Branch (1900 N. Harris Rd.)
What to Expect
Students work in small groups with volunteers in a safe and supportive environment for writing. Through collaborative writing exercises and time for individual writing projects, students draft an original story for publication at the end of the semester.
Winter/Spring 2025 After-school Writing Labs
Ann Arbor After-school Writing Lab
Wednesdays
5-6 p.m.
Jan. 22 through Apr. 30
(no session Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Mar. 26, and Apr.23 due to AAPS closures and early release)
at 826michigan
115 E. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Ypsilanti After-school Writing Lab
Mondays
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 through Apr. 28
(no sessions on Feb. 17, Mar. 24, and Apr. 21 due to YCS closures)
at Ypsilanti District Library,
Superior branch
1900 N. Harris Rd.
Superior Charter Twp., MI 48198
Featured Publication
A Tiptoe From the Shadows
In the summer of 2021, our fearless and friendly group of writers and volunteers embarked on an 8-week virtual journey together. Each writer composed their own story with feeling, description, an interesting setting, and unique characters. We also wrote a story all together.