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Scary Story Writing Workshop
2025-10-04 14:00:00 2025-10-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Scary Story Writing Workshop By Books Beyond Limits Maplewood Memorial Library - Collaborative Room 10

Saturday, October 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Maplewood Memorial Library

Collaborative Room 10

By Books Beyond Limits

Give your child the chance to let their imagination run wild while learning invaluable writing skills! In this weekly class, students ages 9-11 will:

  • Write, edit, and finish their own short stories
  • Read and analyze excerpts from iconic writers such as Edgar Allan Poe
  • Share ideas and get beneficial feedback in a supportive environment
  • Develop their vocabulary, plot-building, character creation, and description skills

AGE GROUP: | Elementary school age |

EVENT TYPE: | Creative Writing |

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