Stories that connect us: Family memoir writing workshop

Stories that connect us: Family memoir writing workshop

Chatswood LibraryChatswood, NSW
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 from 10 am to 11:30 am AEDT
Overview

Learn proven techniques to craft meaningful family stories.


Discover the art of writing family stories that connect generations in this engaging workshop with writing facilitator Keith Whelan. Through practical exercises, guided reflections and creative prompts, you’ll learn how to turn personal memories into vivid, meaningful stories that celebrate your family’s character and history.

Working together as a pair, such as a parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild, you’ll explore shared memories, capture your unique voices and begin creating a short memoir piece to preserve as a family keepsake.

Tickets: $12 (plus Eventbrite fees) admits two attendees.

This event is part of the Bridging Generations program, celebrating creativity, connection, and community across generations.

Visitor information

We follow NSW Health guidelines for the health and safety of our community and staff. Please read our Behaviour in the Library guidelines before your visit.

This event may be filmed or photographed. Images may be used on Council websites, publications, social media channels and circulated to the press and other media organisations for publication, transmission or broadcast. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify staff before the event.

Learn proven techniques to craft meaningful family stories.


Discover the art of writing family stories that connect generations in this engaging workshop with writing facilitator Keith Whelan. Through practical exercises, guided reflections and creative prompts, you’ll learn how to turn personal memories into vivid, meaningful stories that celebrate your family’s character and history.

Working together as a pair, such as a parent and child, or grandparent and grandchild, you’ll explore shared memories, capture your unique voices and begin creating a short memoir piece to preserve as a family keepsake.

Tickets: $12 (plus Eventbrite fees) admits two attendees.

This event is part of the Bridging Generations program, celebrating creativity, connection, and community across generations.

Visitor information

We follow NSW Health guidelines for the health and safety of our community and staff. Please read our Behaviour in the Library guidelines before your visit.

This event may be filmed or photographed. Images may be used on Council websites, publications, social media channels and circulated to the press and other media organisations for publication, transmission or broadcast. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify staff before the event.

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • In-person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Chatswood Library

409 Victoria Avenue

Chatswood, NSW 2067

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