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Writers Workshop

With partner Friends of DGPL
2023-04-10 19:00:00 2023-04-10 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 - Kids Program Room

Monday, April 10
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-10 19:00:00 2023-04-10 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 - Kids Program Room

Downers Grove Public Library

Kids Program Room

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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Downers Grove Public Library
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Phone: (630) 960-1200
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