NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, a quirky event that encourages writers to work towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30.

During the event, writers may visit the Lakeshore Library to sit in the Commons Area and put their novels onto paper, either by entering words into laptops or by penning works the old fashioned way. They can talk with other writers who have been through the process, as well as learn tips about the writing process, and in general, commiserate about the writing process. There is no charge for these sessions.