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Join Live: Write On!

9-12 years
2021-03-02 15:30:00 2021-03-02 16:15:00 America/Chicago Join Live: Write On! Online -

Tuesday, March 02
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2021-03-02 15:30:00 2021-03-02 16:15:00 America/Chicago Join Live: Write On! Online -

Join Miss Gretchen for a live, online version of our popular Write On! program. Explore different types of creative writing through games and ice breakers in this judgement-free space. This month we are focusing on the character element of storytelling! Get ready to name some animated people and animals, and to talk about your favorite characters.

    This program will take place online on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting at least one hour in advance of the program. 

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    The Schaumburg Township District Library serves in excess of 134,000 residents in portions of the municipalities Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood. With over 1 million visitors each year, the library circulates over 2,000,000 items annually and is the second largest public library in the state of Illinois.

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    Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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    Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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    Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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    Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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    Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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    Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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    Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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    Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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    Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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    Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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    Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
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    Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:15am
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    Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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