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Poetry Picnic

2026-08-04 18:30:00 2026-08-04 19:30:00 America/Chicago Poetry Picnic Bring your supper a blanket or lawn chairs, to listen and share poetry for a relaxing evening outdoors. Main Library - Outdoor Stage

Tuesday, August 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Outdoor Stage

Bring your supper a blanket or lawn chairs, to listen and share poetry for a relaxing evening outdoors.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | Activity |

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