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Join First Monday Classics Book Club led by local author, James Maxey for a year of American Classics in 2026 in celebration of America 250, the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Engaging characters are crucial for successful storytelling—readers root for them, they drive the narrative and bring your story to life. Compelling characters are a joy to read yet, a challenge to write.

Join First Monday Classics Book Club led by local author, James Maxey for a year of American Classics in 2026 in celebration of America 250, the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

It's Garden Party at Main Library in Hillsborough and everyone is invited! Tea party dress is encouraged but optional. 

You have an idea for your story and have started writing but are hitting a rut. By digging into the story structure, you can take your premise and elevate the direction of your narrative.

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

How do you create a world that is believable for your characters to move through?  Story world goes beyond setting—it’s the interwoven elements including large components such as time period and location, to the small det

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

First Monday Classics is a Community Member-Led book club which meets on first Mondays of the month at 6:30pm at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.