Ghost Workshops Start October 5!
“Instantly the steps began again...The light still shone palely down the stairs; we saw nothing coming; we only heard the footsteps.” –James Thurber from “The Night the Ghost Got In”

That’s just a snippet of James Thurber’s story about the night he had a ghostly experience! Do you like ghost stories? Do you write about things that go bump in the night? If you said yes and are in 4th through 6th grade, join us for our Ghost Writing Workshops at one of your local libraries. Fun and wackiness will ensue as you work as a group to write a ghost story with the guidance from our teachers Kathy Matthews and Valerie Cumming.  You’ll learn how Thurber created his story and how you can incorporate suspense, ghosts and humor all into one tale!

Come back to Thurber Center on Sunday, October 24 for the celebration party where there will be crafts, tours of the “haunted” Thurber House and you can see your ghost story acted out! The night wraps up with light refreshments and you’ll receive a booklet with all the ghost stories.

The workshop and party are free but you do have to register at the library you plan to attend. You do not want to miss out on the fun!

Don’t miss these workshops:
Tuesday, Oct. 5; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
        Upper Arlington Library: 2800 Tremont Rd., (614) 486-9621
Wednesday, Oct. 6; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
        CML’s South High Branch: 3540 S. High St., (614) 645-2275
Saturday, Oct. 9; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
        CML’s Hilliard Branch: 4772 Cemetery Rd., (614) 645-2275        
Saturday, Oct. 16; 12:00-2:00 p.m.
        CML’s Gahanna Branch: 310 Granville St., (614) 645-2275
**The Celebration Party is Sunday, Oct. 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave. All participants and their families are invited to attend!**

If you have any questions, please contact Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org. The Ghost Writing Workshops are a collaboration of Thurber House, Upper Arlington Library and the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Instructors: Kathy Matthews and Valerie Cumming are both freelance writers who have taught various classes at our Summer Writing Camp, Writing Wizards classes and our Fable Writing Workshops.

Thank you to theJPMorgan Chase Foundation, PNC, Honda of America Mfg. Inc. and the State Auto Insurance for their support of this program.

Thanks to the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Robert Bartels fund of the Columbus Foundation for their ongoing support.