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Kids Speak Out!

New date! Re-scheduled from February
2026-03-25 16:00:00 2026-03-25 17:00:00 America/New_York Kids Speak Out! A reception for the art & poetry display in the Children's Room. Hear what kids have to say about making the world a better place! Maplewood Memorial Library -

Wednesday, March 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 16:00:00 2026-03-25 17:00:00 America/New_York Kids Speak Out! A reception for the art & poetry display in the Children's Room. Hear what kids have to say about making the world a better place! Maplewood Memorial Library -

A reception for the art & poetry display in the Children's Room. Hear what kids have to say about making the world a better place!

KIDS SPEAK OUT!  Art & Poetry Reception – at Main Library

Come to our reception at Main Library for the student artists who created the art & poetry on display at Main Library and Hilton Branch.   Hear what the next generation is thinking and how they'd like to change the world.  

Kids Speak Out is an annual display of art, poetry, and thoughts on identity and social justice by local elementary school students.  Open mic for elementary school students!

Presented in partnership with SOMSD librarians, teachers, and students.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary school age |

EVENT TYPE: | Creative Writing | Civic Life | Art Exhibit |

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