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Spring Writing Workshop
2026-03-27 15:30:00 2026-03-27 16:30:00 America/New_York Spring Writing Workshop For ages 9-11 Maplewood Memorial Library - Study Room 4

Friday, March 27
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-27 15:30:00 2026-03-27 16:30:00 America/New_York Spring Writing Workshop For ages 9-11 Maplewood Memorial Library - Study Room 4

For ages 9-11

Books Beyond Limits is back with another creative writing workshop series. In this 4-week course, students will learn all kinds of poetry styles. By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a narrative poem, haiku, lyrical poem, and structured verse! 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Elementary school age |

EVENT TYPE: | Creative Writing |

Maplewood Memorial Library
Phone: 973-762-1688
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