Lawrenceville resident and author of the The Gates of Evangeline (G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2015), Hester Young will be joining the “Fiction Writing Workshop” at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, February 19. She will discuss writing and developing her craft as a published author. She will also give tips on how to develop a plot for aspiring mystery writers.

The workshop will be held at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Registration is suggested. For more information about the library’s programs call (609) 989-6920, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org, or visit www.mcl.org.