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Blackout Poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Month
2025-04-08 15:00:00 2025-04-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Discover Your Hidden Poet! (No Writer's Block Allowed) Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room

Tuesday, April 08
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-08 15:00:00 2025-04-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Blackout Poetry Discover Your Hidden Poet! (No Writer's Block Allowed) Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room

Pickerington Main

Large Conference Room

Discover Your Hidden Poet! (No Writer's Block Allowed)

Transform old books and magazines into your own unique poems! Ditch the blank page and try blackout poetry – it's like uncovering hidden messages. We'll supply everything you need, from vintage books to quirky magazines. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us and unleash your inner poet. It's fun, easy, and totally creative!

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts | Adult Learning |

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Pickerington Main
thoward@pickeringtonlibrary.org
Phone: 614-837-4104
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Tony Howard
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