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Pens & Pages: Teen Writing and Book Club

Ages 12-18
2025-03-13 15:30:00 2025-03-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Pens & Pages: Teen Writing and Book Club Come join your peers in a club devoted to reading and writing in the Teen Zone. Please register - space is limited! Jackson Branch -

Thursday, March 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-13 15:30:00 2025-03-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Pens & Pages: Teen Writing and Book Club Come join your peers in a club devoted to reading and writing in the Teen Zone. Please register - space is limited! Jackson Branch -

Come join your peers in a club devoted to reading and writing in the Teen Zone. Please register - space is limited!

Dive into a bookish bash with your fellow word nerds! Bring your latest masterpiece (or a scribble) and share it if you’re feeling brave! Geek out over our beloved reads and chat about all things fandom—because who doesn’t love a good bookish debate? Please register each participant separately. Ages 12-18.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Writers Group | Book Discussion |

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