Application Story Lab

Build a reusable story bank for essays and applications

Brainstorm personal stories for essays, scholarships, or programs. Use prompts to identify turning points, values, challenges, or lessons learned. No experience needed.

Join us to identify personal stories you can use for essays, scholarships, or programs. Use guided prompts to explore turning points, values, challenges, achievements, and lessons learned. Pick which ideas to expand, write brief notes, and leave with a story bank you can use later.

Work quietly, share with other teens if desired, or ask staff for help getting started. Materials are provided while supplies last. No registration required.

Questions about this program? Contact Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200.

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Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.

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