This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Sidewalk Chalk

10:00am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Gaston Park Library
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Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children will use the sidewalk to draw whatever their hearts desire or they may also use tracing stencils to create any pictures they imagine.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Morning Unplug & Unwind

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM
Event Details:

Start your day with peace and pages at CLOUD901’s Morning Unplug and Unwind!

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Toddler Story Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! 

*This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

No groups please.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Music Therapy Story Time: Singable Books for Children & their Caregivers

10:30am - 11:00am
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Hollywood Library
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and interactive story time where books come to life through music! This special session combines singing, movement, and storytelling to engage young children and their caregivers in a joyful, musical experience.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Calligraphy for Beginners. 4-class series.

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Classes filled.  Contact Creative Aging for waitlist information - 901-272-3434 or https://www.creativeagingmidsouth.org/

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

VA HCHV and LINC/211 Outreach for Homeless Veterans

10:30am - 1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby-
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Veterans Assistance
Event Details:

Attention Veterans in Memphis: If you’re struggling with homelessness, help is available!

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories, songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Fun Foxes

No registration is needed.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crash Course: HBCU Key Reads

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

 Join us for a pre-college crash course in seminal black literature! All materials will be provided. No pre-reading or prior knowledge required. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Crash Course: HBCU Key Reads

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation, Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a pre-college crash course in black American literature!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Digital Photography with Creative Aging

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join teaching artist Amillia Stembridge for this beginner level 6-week course. Participants learn techniques and skills to improve the quality of candid shots taken on a smartphone or digital camera.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Library Support, Music
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Step-By-Step Computer Class

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Hollywood Library
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Come out and learn the basics of computer literacy, which will include one hour of a basic curriculum and one hour of answering technology related questions with your phone, tablet, or laptop.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Secret Garden

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Gardening, Health & Wellness, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Can you keep a secret? It's time to bring more green to your space! Join the Frayser Branch Library as teens create and design their own personalized garden space! Express your creativity while learning about basic gardening dos and don'ts.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

All-Girls Robotics Camp

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, STEAM stem
Event Details:

All-Girls Robotics Camp is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, using power tools, building robots, and working as a team.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Filmmaking Camp

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts, Theater
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! This summer at CLOUD901, teens will dive into the exciting world of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will learn the entire movie-making process, including storytelling, cinematography, directing, and editing.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Computer Classes

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

In our Computer Basics series, customers will learn skills such as using a mouse, typing on a keyboard, using a search engine, and much more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

South Summer Lego Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

South Branch Library has a treasure trove of legos waiting to be built. Join our Lego club every other Wednesday at noon and grab a pile. We can't wait to see what you make. 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Worlds of Color Painting

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
East Shelby Library
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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come join us for what's make the world go round of fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kid's Cooking Camp

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and interactive summer activity for your kids? Raleigh's Cooking Camp offers a hands-on culinary experience where young chefs can learn, create, and explore the joy of cooking!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Line Dancing for Beginners

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning our basic line dancing steps at a slower pace. This class is more instructional and repetitive. This class is cardio-driven and more about movement than technique.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Power Hour Gym @ Levi

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Art to Grow

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us at Randolph as we host Art to Grow! The Dixon Gallery Staff provides education and art instruction and you'll get to take home your very own art!!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Mental Health (Lunch) Break: Motivational Interviewing

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lincoln Coffman, Lifeline Peer Project Coordinator with Church Health, continues a 6-part monthly series addressing important topics in mental health, addiction and recovery. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eating Smart with UT Extension

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy learning how to prepare a quick healthy meal or dish on the run.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play D&D? Join us every Wednesday in June & July as an experienced DM will lead a beginner level quest designed for teens (though teens with all experience levels are welcome to join). 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Chicago Stepping @ Levi

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Step by Step Gardening for Beginners

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Gardening
Event Details:

What better way to solve food scarcity than growing your own garden! Having your own garden has always made sense for so many reasons.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us every Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Write Along: Teen Book Writing

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join Memphis teen author Zoë Aviya Harris for a summer writing workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of writing your own book!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Evening Unplug & Unwind

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM
Event Details:

Grab a YMCA snack at 3pm cozy up during CLOUD901’s Evening Unplug and Unwind!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Friendship Bracelets

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make new friends and create colorful friendship bracelets in this fun, hands-on program just for tweens! We’ll provide the supplies — you bring the creativity and good vibes.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn To Speak English

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Learn to speak English in this intermediate class.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Night Café

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Adult Author Workshop with Carnegie Writers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshop series with Carnegie Writers! Practice different writing styles, prose, and more while collaborating with fellow writers in activities.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

GRIND CITY MEET- Beginning series of workshops on photography.

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

GRIND CITY MEET- A 4 week photography series exploring the essentials and fundamentals of photography from camera basics to photo editing. EDITING BASICS.

Registration recommended but not required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Writer's Block

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.