Thank you for your interest in our North Seattle Fall '26 After-School Programming! Â
In continuation of our partnership with Seattle Public Libraries, Fearless Ideas will be held in-person at GreenWOOD and Green LAKE Branch Libraries for Fall '26!  PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS.Â
If you have any questions or would like to be in touch, please feel free to reach out to North-Seattle Programs Manager, Matt Gano (Teacher Matt) at any time! - mattgano@fearlessideas.org
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ONLINE WRITERS LAB (OWL) - (FULL - Registration for OWL is now closed)Â
MONDAYS (Zoom):Â 4p-5:30pÂ
Ages:Â 3rd-7th grade
Dates:Â September 28th, October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th
Join us online via ZOOM on Mondays for OWL, the Online Writer’s Lab as we adventure into the world of storytelling! Each week we’ll take on new writing inspired by visual artists, authors, poets, thinkers, musicians, and more, as we add to our storytelling toolbox.Â
*** NOTE: The Online Writer's Lab (OWL) on Mondays will be sharing programming content with our in-person Storytelling Magic program on Thursdays.Â
We recommend selecting either OWL (virtual) or Storytelling Magic (in-person at Green Lake Branch).
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IDEA LOUNGE
TUESDAYS: 4p-5:30p @ GreenWOOD Branch Library
Dates:
September 29th,
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
November 3rd, 10th, 17th
Join Fearless Ideas on Tuesdays at Greenwood Branch Library. Idea Lounge is for 6th-12th graders interested in writing and exploring big ideas. We will explore creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking through a weekly writing practice, philosophical discussions, and creative writing prompts.Â
Idea Lounge offers a relaxed creative atmosphere with a portion of our time each week dedicated to an "open working time" for participants to work on homework (with help from BFI staff and volunteers if needed), work on outside art or writing projects, or workshop creative ideas.Â
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**NEW**Â The Fearless Ideas wRiting Experience (The FIRE) - ONLINE
WEDNESDAYS: 4p-5p ZOOM (Online)
Ages: 8th-12th gradeÂ
Dates: September 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, November 4th, 11th, 18th
Join Fearless Ideas on Wednesdays ONLINE after-school Fall 2026 for our new teen writing workshop series, The FIRE 🔥 (The Fearless Ideas wRiting Experience).
In the traditions of old, the fire is the gathering place, an ancient beacon of wisdom, knowledge, and storytelling. Led by professional author, poet, and BFI master teaching artist, Matt Gano, The Fearless Ideas wRiting Experience is a dedicated writing circle, offering creative writing mentorship and space for young writers to make connections, be inspired, craft their voice, and share their stories.Â
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STORYTELLING MAGIC
THURSDAYS: 4p-5:30p @ Green LAKE Branch LibraryÂ
(7364 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115)Ages: 3rd-5th grade
Dates: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November 5th, 12th, 19th
Join Fearless Ideas (in-person) on Thursdays at OUR NEW LOCATION the Green LAKE Branch Library! for Storytelling Magic as we adventure into the world of storytelling! Each week we’ll take on new creative writing ideas inspired by visual artists, authors, poets, thinkers, musicians, and more, as we add to our storytelling toolbox
*** NOTE: The Online Writer's Lab (OWL) on Mondays will be sharing programming content with Green Lake Storytelling Magic on Thursdays.Â
We recommend selecting either OWL (virtual) or Storytelling Magic (in-person).