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Engineer a Story

Ages 11 to 14
2023-01-26 16:30:00 2023-01-26 17:30:00 America/Chicago Engineer a Story Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Thursday, January 26
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-26 16:30:00 2023-01-26 17:30:00 America/Chicago Engineer a Story Do you love making up stories? Join us as we create weird, wonderful yarns. Registration required. Program takes place in the Activity Room. Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Do you love making up stories? Join us as we create weird, wonderful yarns. Registration required. Program takes place in the Activity Room.

We'll use prompts from the Story Engine card deck to create unique characters, conflicts, and more.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Gaming |

TAGS: | Writing | Middle School | Kids |

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