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Welcome to the 2016 NaperWriMo Library Crawl, part of the [http://naperwrimo.org/events local events] supporting the [http://nanowrimo.org/regions/usa-illinois-naperville USA::Illinois::Naperville region of National Novel Writing Month] ([http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo]). Be sure to consider attending some or all of [http://naperwrimo.org/prep our four planned workshops in October] (as always, all of our events are free!).
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Welcome to the 2016 NaperWriMo Space Crawl, part of the [http://naperwrimo.org/events local events] supporting the [http://nanowrimo.org/regions/usa-illinois-naperville USA::Illinois::Naperville region of National Novel Writing Month] ([http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo]). Be sure to consider attending some or all of [http://naperwrimo.org/prep our five planned workshops in October] (as always, all of our events are free!).
  
 
Writing a novel can be a daunting experience--it is a complex, huge task. But if you ease into it, you will find that it can be a manageable, rich experience that you can savor.  
 
Writing a novel can be a daunting experience--it is a complex, huge task. But if you ease into it, you will find that it can be a manageable, rich experience that you can savor.  
  
 
== What are the write-in logistics? ==
 
== What are the write-in logistics? ==
See [http://naperwrimo.org/events the events page].
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See [http://naperwrimo.org/events the events page] or [[Media:Library_Crawl_Brochure_2016.pdf|view or download this two page brochure (PDF)]].
  
== What is the Library Crawl? ==
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== What is the Space Crawl/Library Crawl? ==
 
The brainchild of Sarah Kovac (librarian at Carol Stream and [http://nanowrimo.org/participants/sarahk06 sarahk06] on [http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo]), the Library Crawl is intended to add a bit of fun to NaNoWriMo and encourage participants to visit each of the participating libraries in November, attending their write-in events.
 
The brainchild of Sarah Kovac (librarian at Carol Stream and [http://nanowrimo.org/participants/sarahk06 sarahk06] on [http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo]), the Library Crawl is intended to add a bit of fun to NaNoWriMo and encourage participants to visit each of the participating libraries in November, attending their write-in events.
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Come take a writing tour of the exotic worlds of the Library Space Crawl.
  
 
== What do NaNo participants do? ==
 
== What do NaNo participants do? ==
Just attend the [http://naperwrimo.org/events scheduled write-ins] and be sure to pick up the library-specific index card from the write-in host. <big>Each library card playfully shows a different library catalog card--be sure to collect all of them!</big>. Note: you should put your username (and optionally your novel title) on each card you receive.
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Just attend the [http://naperwrimo.org/events scheduled write-ins] and be sure to pick up the library-specific post card from the write-in host. <big>Each library card playfully shows a different touristy space post card--be sure to collect all of them!</big>. Note: you should put your username (and optionally your novel title) on each card you receive.
  
 
== How do I keep my collected cards? ==
 
== How do I keep my collected cards? ==
 
We will be giving out free [http://hipsterpda.naperwrimo.org NaNoWriMo hipster PDAs] (the 2016 version) at the [http://naperwrimo.org/prep Preparatory Workshops in October] for you to use to store your cards. If any are available in November, we'll be glad to share them while supplies last. Otherwise, you will be able to download the file and print out your own. :-)
 
We will be giving out free [http://hipsterpda.naperwrimo.org NaNoWriMo hipster PDAs] (the 2016 version) at the [http://naperwrimo.org/prep Preparatory Workshops in October] for you to use to store your cards. If any are available in November, we'll be glad to share them while supplies last. Otherwise, you will be able to download the file and print out your own. :-)
  
== How do I enter the raffle? ==
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== How do I enter the prize drawing? ==
Bring your library crawl cards to the TGIO party on Saturday, December 5th at the Naperville Municipal Center. Each card will be punched for a raffle ticket into the prize drawing.
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Bring your library crawl cards to the TGIO party on Saturday, December 10th at the Naperville Municipal Center. Each card will be punched for a ticket into the prize drawing.
  
 
== How many prizes can I win? ==
 
== How many prizes can I win? ==
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== What do NaNo participants get? ==
 
== What do NaNo participants get? ==
Each card you get will be good for one special raffle ticket at the December 6th TGIO (Thank Goodness It's Over) Pot-luck Party. Several of the libraries will be contributing great prizes for the raffle.
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Each card you get will be good for one special prize drawing ticket at the December 10th TGIO (Thank Goodness It's Over) Pot-luck Party. Several of the libraries will be contributing great prizes for the drawing.
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== When are the write-ins? Who is hosting? ==
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Hosted write-ins are ones where someone is [http://naperwrimo.org/writeins actively hosting the write-in]. There may be word wars, huzzah balls and other games (box of doom, for instance) and maybe even some small prizes.
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Write-ins without hosts are more like Come Write In spaces. These can be good for folks who want a space to write and possibly power for their laptop.
  
== Which libraries are participating? ==
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You can also find online write-ins every day in [http://naperwrimo.org/irc our online chatroom].
We haven't yet confirmed participation for 2016.
 
  
The following libraries participated in the 2015 Library Crawl:
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* [http://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/ Aurora] (the new Main branch)
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== Which libraries are participating? ==
 
* [http://www.bataviapubliclibrary.org/ Batavia]
 
* [http://www.bataviapubliclibrary.org/ Batavia]
* [http://www.mybpl.org/ Bloomingdale]
 
 
* [http://www.cslibrary.org/ Carol Stream]
 
* [http://www.cslibrary.org/ Carol Stream]
 
* [http://cod.edu/library/ College of DuPage Library]
 
* [http://cod.edu/library/ College of DuPage Library]
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* [https://www.elmhurst.org/595/Public-Library Elmhurst Library]
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* [http://www.fountaindale.org/nano Fountaindale Public Library (Bolingbrook)]
 
* [http://gpld.org/ Geneva]
 
* [http://gpld.org/ Geneva]
 
* [http://gepl.org/ Glen Ellyn]
 
* [http://gepl.org/ Glen Ellyn]
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* [http://www.helenplum.org/ Helen Plum Library] (Lombard)
 
* [http://www.helenplum.org/ Helen Plum Library] (Lombard)
 
* [http://ippl.info/ Indian Prairie] (Darien)
 
* [http://ippl.info/ Indian Prairie] (Darien)
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* [http://www.lplibrary.org/ LaGrange Park]
 
* [http://www.naperville-lib.org/ Naperville] (Nichols Library)
 
* [http://www.naperville-lib.org/ Naperville] (Nichols Library)
* [http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/ Oswego] (Montgomery Campus)
 
 
* [http://www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org/ Plainfield]
 
* [http://www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org/ Plainfield]
* [http://www.warrenville.com/ Warrenville]
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* [http://fordlibrary.org/ Thomas Ford] (Western Springs)
 
* [http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/ Wheaton]
 
* [http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/ Wheaton]
 
* [http://www.woodridgelibrary.org/ Woodridge]
 
* [http://www.woodridgelibrary.org/ Woodridge]
  
In addition, the [http://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/ Side Street Studio Arts] (Elgin) in conjunction with the Elgin Literary Festival participated in 2015.
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You can find the logistics for their write-ins on the [NaperWriMo calendar http://naperwrimo.org/events]. There is also information there on preparatory workshops in October that can help you prepare for NaNoWriMo.
  
You can find the logistics for their write-ins on the [NaperWriMo calendar http://naperwrimo.org/events]. There is also information there on preparatory workshops in October that can help you prepare for NaNoWriMo.
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== How do I prepare for NaNoWriMo? ==
 
== How do I prepare for NaNoWriMo? ==
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== What if a library has more than one write-in scheduled and I go to all of them? ==
 
== What if a library has more than one write-in scheduled and I go to all of them? ==
You can receive one ingredient index card per write-in attended.
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You can receive one space post card per write-in attended.
  
 
== What do I do with all of the library cards? ==
 
== What do I do with all of the library cards? ==
 
As you collect them, you can add them to your [http://hipsterpda.naperwrimo.org NaNoWriMo hipster PDA]. In 2016, we will be distributing the hipster PDAs at the preparatory workshops in October.
 
As you collect them, you can add them to your [http://hipsterpda.naperwrimo.org NaNoWriMo hipster PDA]. In 2016, we will be distributing the hipster PDAs at the preparatory workshops in October.

Latest revision as of 19:28, 24 October 2016

Welcome to the 2016 NaperWriMo Space Crawl, part of the local events supporting the USA::Illinois::Naperville region of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Be sure to consider attending some or all of our five planned workshops in October (as always, all of our events are free!).

Writing a novel can be a daunting experience--it is a complex, huge task. But if you ease into it, you will find that it can be a manageable, rich experience that you can savor.

What are the write-in logistics?

Travelagency.jpg

See the events page or view or download this two page brochure (PDF).

What is the Space Crawl/Library Crawl?

The brainchild of Sarah Kovac (librarian at Carol Stream and sarahk06 on NaNoWriMo), the Library Crawl is intended to add a bit of fun to NaNoWriMo and encourage participants to visit each of the participating libraries in November, attending their write-in events.

Come take a writing tour of the exotic worlds of the Library Space Crawl.

What do NaNo participants do?

Just attend the scheduled write-ins and be sure to pick up the library-specific post card from the write-in host. Each library card playfully shows a different touristy space post card--be sure to collect all of them!. Note: you should put your username (and optionally your novel title) on each card you receive.

How do I keep my collected cards?

We will be giving out free NaNoWriMo hipster PDAs (the 2016 version) at the Preparatory Workshops in October for you to use to store your cards. If any are available in November, we'll be glad to share them while supplies last. Otherwise, you will be able to download the file and print out your own. :-)

How do I enter the prize drawing?

Bring your library crawl cards to the TGIO party on Saturday, December 10th at the Naperville Municipal Center. Each card will be punched for a ticket into the prize drawing.

How many prizes can I win?

Collecting many cards will contribute to your chances to win; however each participant can win a maximum of one prize.

Do I have to be present to win?

Yes, to win a prize you must attend the TGIO party. However, if you can't make it you are still welcome to participate for the pride of completion!

What do NaNo participants get?

Each card you get will be good for one special prize drawing ticket at the December 10th TGIO (Thank Goodness It's Over) Pot-luck Party. Several of the libraries will be contributing great prizes for the drawing.

When are the write-ins? Who is hosting?

Hosted write-ins are ones where someone is actively hosting the write-in. There may be word wars, huzzah balls and other games (box of doom, for instance) and maybe even some small prizes.

Write-ins without hosts are more like Come Write In spaces. These can be good for folks who want a space to write and possibly power for their laptop.

You can also find online write-ins every day in our online chatroom.

Which libraries are participating?

You can find the logistics for their write-ins on the [NaperWriMo calendar http://naperwrimo.org/events]. There is also information there on preparatory workshops in October that can help you prepare for NaNoWriMo.

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How do I prepare for NaNoWriMo?

There are four preparatory workshops in October this year. See the [NaperWriMo calendar http://naperwrimo.org/events] for details. If you've missed the preparatory workshops, see the notes and slides from all our past workshops.

What if a library has more than one write-in scheduled and I go to all of them?

You can receive one space post card per write-in attended.

What do I do with all of the library cards?

As you collect them, you can add them to your NaNoWriMo hipster PDA. In 2016, we will be distributing the hipster PDAs at the preparatory workshops in October.