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Hot Takes!
2024-08-28 17:30:00 2024-08-28 19:30:00 America/New_York Hot Takes! Come beat the summer heat with some spicy snacks and your spicy opinions! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Wednesday, August 28
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-28 17:30:00 2024-08-28 19:30:00 America/New_York Hot Takes! Come beat the summer heat with some spicy snacks and your spicy opinions! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 2

Come beat the summer heat with some spicy snacks and your spicy opinions!

We will provide spicy food, the space, and the platform for you to share your Hot Take!

You will present your take on our theme for up to three minutes, after which you will defend your Hot Take from questions for two minutes.

Alternative debate methods can be developed over the series.

First session will be who you think was the Biggest Awards Snub (Oscars, Grammys, etc). Themes for the second and third meeting will be decided by popular vote.

This program is registration only in order to ensure that we have enough food and time for all participants!

Walk-ins will be required to sign a waiver.

This program is intended for ages 13-18.

AGE GROUP: | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Zone | Lifelong Learning | Books & Reading |

TAGS: | |

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