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Creative Journaling Workshop with the American Diary Project

Adults

2026-08-04 18:30:00 2026-08-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Creative Journaling Workshop with the American Diary Project Every diary tells a story worth saving. Join the American Diary Project to learn how personal journals become part of our shared history. Gates Mills Branch - Meeting Room (20)

Tuesday, August 04
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Gates Mills Branch

Meeting Room (20)

Every diary tells a story worth saving. Join the American Diary Project to learn how personal journals become part of our shared history.

We’ll talk about our mission, how to contribute to the collection, and share fascinating diaries from our archive. Then it’s time to create. You’ll design a unique creative journal spread using a mix of materials like stickers, washi tape, stamps, magazines, and more. Supplies are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own favorites. Free journals are available to those in need. 


Kate Zirkle is the founder and executive director of the American Diary Project. She is an avid diarist and member of the Society of Ohio Archivists. She shares her home in Cleveland, Ohio, with her wife, dogs, and enough cats to earn her cat lady status. 

TAGS: | Writing | General |

Gates Mills Branch

gatmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.423.4808
Fax: 440.423.1363
Branch manager
Will Froliklong

Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Gates Mills Branch became a part of the Cuyahoga County Public Library system in 1948. At the time, the branch operated out of the Southwick House, a former residence that was converted into a historic site. The branch’s current home is a 3,500-square-foot building that is the cornerstone of the Gates Mills downtown revitalization.

Upcoming events

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Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Want to know how to make a photograph without a camera? Come create your own photo prints using the sun!

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a discussion of The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue.

Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Celebrate the brilliance of Toni Morrison in this one‑hour literary workshop devoted to the richness, rhythm, and power of her language.

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Follow the clues and solve hands-on puzzles in this haunted library-themed escape room!

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (20)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Want to know how to make a picture that draws itself? Come create your own abstract masterpiece using simple machines!

Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (20)
Every diary tells a story worth saving. Join the American Diary Project to learn how personal journals become part of our shared history.

Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Enjoy a fun-filled seasonal storytime with books, songs, and movement, followed by a simple hands-on craft made just for toddlers. Ideal for ages 1–3 with a caregiver.

Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Write, illustrate, and publish your own mini-magazine!