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Holiday Blackout Poetry

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2023-01-23 15:30:00 2023-01-23 16:30:00 America/Chicago Holiday Blackout Poetry Discover the joys of blackout poetry and get into the holiday spirit with a fun, new hobby! #Poetry #BlackoutPoetry #HolidayFun #CraftsandHobbies Spencer Road Branch - Room 112

Monday, January 23
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-23 15:30:00 2023-01-23 16:30:00 America/Chicago Holiday Blackout Poetry Discover the joys of blackout poetry and get into the holiday spirit with a fun, new hobby! #Poetry #BlackoutPoetry #HolidayFun #CraftsandHobbies Spencer Road Branch - Room 112

Discover the joys of blackout poetry and get into the holiday spirit with a fun, new hobby! #Poetry #BlackoutPoetry #HolidayFun #CraftsandHobbies

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we write festive blackout poems! This form of poetry is an engaging and simple way to begin writing poetry for anyone who wants to learn. During this event, we will learn what blackout poetry, also known as erasure poetry, is and the history behind the craft.

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able to after registering.

 

    AGE GROUP: | Age 50+ | Age 21+ | Age 18+ |

    EVENT TYPE: | Evenings/Weekends | Arts and Crafts | ADULT |

    TAGS: | SP |

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