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Scary Story Writing Workshop
2025-10-18 14:00:00 2025-10-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Scary Story Writing Workshop By Books Beyond Limits Maplewood Memorial Library - Collaborative Room 10

Saturday, October 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 14:00:00 2025-10-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Scary Story Writing Workshop By Books Beyond Limits Maplewood Memorial Library - Collaborative Room 10

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: | School Age (5-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Humanities |

Maplewood Memorial Library
Phone: 973-762-1688
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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