January-May
* Poetry with Rosalind Brackenbury (March 4-5)
* Writing Fiction with Roxana Robinson (March 17-21)
* A study of the work of Frost., Bishop and Stevens with Robert Faggen (March 31-April 2). The Studios of Key West, 600 White Street, Key West. 296-0458. tskw.org.
Florida Keys Council of the Arts members: 10% off all TSKW workshop fees; The Studios of Key West members at $100 level and above: 20% offall workshop fees; membership in good standing in both organizations: 25% off all workshop fees.

march

Wednesday, March 19
All for One Book Club. "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett will be discussed. Free. 4 p.m. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St., Key West.

Saturday, March 22
Book signing with James O. Born. Free. 1 p.m. Hooked on Books, MM 81.9 oceanside, Islamorada. 517-2602.

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First Saturday
Book sale in the library garden on the first Saturday of each month December through April. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St., Key West.   292-3595. 

Mondays
Friends of the Library Lecture Series. During winter season. 6 p.m. Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St., Key West. Call 292-3595 for complete schedule.

Tuesdays
The Writer's Den. Group critique session meets Tuesdays. All levels and all genres welcome. 7 - 9 p.m. Blue Mojito Bar & Cafe at the Hyatt, 601 Front St., Key West. Validated Parking. Contact Nina Aviles at ninaaviles@yahoo.com for details.

Thursdays
Join writers from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Coffee Plantation on 713 Caroline Street to explore various techniques to keep the creativity flowing.  Cricket Desmarais leads the poet’s heart: lighting the fire to write, an on-going series that encourages students through fluid journaling and writing prompts developed to expand awareness, embrace the senses and create momentum.  Classes are open to all levels of writers, and drop-ins are welcome.  Costs are $15 per weekly session. Visit www.cricketdesmarais.com or call 923.6013 for more information.

Last Wednesday
Latitude 25. Writing group meets last Wednesday of the month. 7 - 9:30 p.m. Key Largo Library, Tradewinds Shopping Ctr, MM 101.4, Key Largo. 664-2266. 

Third Monday 
The Lunch Bunch group meets third Monday of the month. January through April.  Noon. Hooked on Books, MM 81.9 Oceanside, Islamorada. 517-2602. 

Second & Fourth Saturdays
Key West Writers Guild. All newcomers welcome. 10 a.m. - noon Kelly's Caribbean Bar, 301 Whitehead St., Key West. 296-3646. 

First Sunday
Poetry Guild meets first Sunday of the month, as it has for the past 30 years. Open to all who are interested in poetry. 8 p.m. Blue Heaven Restaurant, corner of Petronia & Thomas Streets, Key West. 292-8577.

First & Third Wednesdays 
For Writers Only: a read-aloud writing support group.  Free and open to the public.  1 - 3 p.m. Big Pine Key Library, Big Pine Shopping Plaza, MM 30, Big Pine Key. 872-7564 for information.