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Writers Workshop
2025-10-07 18:30:00 2025-10-07 20:45:00 America/Chicago Writers Workshop Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. NR Main Library - Lake Room

Tuesday, October 07
6:30pm - 8:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 18:30:00 2025-10-07 20:45:00 America/Chicago Writers Workshop Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. NR Main Library - Lake Room

Main Library

Lake Room

Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. NR

Ages 18 and older. NR = No registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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