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Writers Workshop

With partner Friends of DGPL
2023-02-13 19:00:00 2023-02-13 21:00:00 America/Chicago Writers Workshop Novice to professional writers meet to read, discuss, and enjoy each other’s work. All genres, styles, and writers welcome. Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)

Monday, February 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-13 19:00:00 2023-02-13 21:00:00 America/Chicago Writers Workshop Novice to professional writers meet to read, discuss, and enjoy each other’s work. All genres, styles, and writers welcome. Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)

Downers Grove Public Library

Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)

Novice to professional writers meet to read, discuss, and enjoy each other’s work. All genres, styles, and writers welcome.

Visit www.downersgrovewritersworkshop.com/ for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Discussion Groups | In-Person Program |

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