Arts and culture is the theme for Lone Star College-CyFair’s November L.I.F.E. programs with tips for writing novels and lessons about one of India’s biggest festivals.

These free Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are typically held every other Wednesday at noon. Join the live virtual presentations and view past programs that are accessible on the YouTube playlist.?

Nov. 10: NaNoWriMo
Join Fern Brady, Houston’s Municipal Liaison for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) as she shares about this initiative designed to help writers push past their inner editor to a finished messy first draft and provide community encouragement while they work on projects. Come find out the tools, tips, and strategies for a successful NaNoWriMo November as well as what the community offers year round.

Nov. 17: Diwali
Join Usha Dontharaju, part-time Specialist IV in the library, to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Learn about its traditions and the story behind its celebration, a popular typically five-day festival of Hinduism. (This workshop is early due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)

Call the library at 281.290.3214 for L.I.F.E. program information or go online to cyflib.info/life or LoneStar.edu/cyfair.