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Blackout Poetry Art

Transform recycled pages into blackout poetry and turn your poem's story into art!

Join us to celebrate National Poetry Month by using recycled materials, like book pages, newspapers, and magazines, to create your own blackout poetry! Then, unleash your creativity with watercolor pens to craft a unique painting around your poem that complements its theme!

Registration is required. Recommended for ages 9-18.

If you have questions, please contact the La Plata Branch at 301-934-9001 or email laplataref@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

La Plata Branch
Phone: 301-934-9001
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Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 Closed
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Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!
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Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
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Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!
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