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Smashing Shakespeare

Life and Times
2025-09-17 14:00:00 2025-09-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Smashing Shakespeare Potomac Branch -

Wednesday, September 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 14:00:00 2025-09-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Smashing Shakespeare Dive into Shakespeare's life and times and explore some of his most famous works through theatrical play. Potomac Branch -

Dive into Shakespeare's life and times and explore some of his most famous works through theatrical play.

Step into the world of The Bard with this three-part program series! In our first session, we will explore the history of Elizabethan England, try your hand at Iambic Verse, and make the text come alive through fun games, movement exercises, and theatrical play.

This is a registration-only program for Tweens and Teens, so please make sure to register in advance!

If you have any questions, please contact the Potomac Branch at 301-375-7375 or email potomacref@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.

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Phone: 301-375-7375
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