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Blackout Poetry

Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program
2025-06-25 15:00:00 2025-06-25 16:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Blackout poetry is a fun and easy way to practice creative writing. Maplewood Hilton Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 25
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 15:00:00 2025-06-25 16:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Blackout poetry is a fun and easy way to practice creative writing. Maplewood Hilton Branch - Meeting Room

Blackout poetry is a fun and easy way to practice creative writing.

Blackout poetry is a fun and easy way to practice creative writing. 

Note: People of all ages can participate. However, since this is a teen summer reading activity, only participants who will be grades 6-12 in the 2025-2026 school year are eligible for teen summer reading prizes. For a chance to earn prizes, register on Beanstack and participate in the Teen Summer Reading challenge.

Click here to view the other teen summer reading events!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (10-12) | Teen (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Creative Arts/Crafts |

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