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Writers on the Fox
2025-05-01 19:00:00 2025-05-01 20:30:00 America/Chicago Writers on the Fox This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register. Main Library - Grove Room

Thursday, May 01
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 19:00:00 2025-05-01 20:30:00 America/Chicago Writers on the Fox This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register. Main Library - Grove Room

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Grove Room

This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate. Please Register.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups | Adult Programs |

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