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Blackout Poetry

For grades 6-12
2022-04-18 09:00:00 2022-04-18 21:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place

Monday, April 18
9:00am - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-18 09:00:00 2022-04-18 21:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Stop by the Teen Place to create Blackout Poetry! Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place

Teen Place

Stop by the Teen Place to create Blackout Poetry!

Select entries will be added to our Poetry Month display and all participants will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a $10 gift card!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Cooking, Crafts and Creativity |

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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library provides a wide range of materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. We are a member of the Southern Adirondack Library System. Our mission is to nurture and foster community connections by providing the space and resources for patrons to be educated, entertained, and enriched. Our vision is to be at the heart of our community. The go-to place to meet, learn, and do. 

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