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World Poetry Day: Blackout Poetry
2026-03-21 14:30:00 2026-03-21 16:30:00 America/New_York World Poetry Day: Blackout Poetry We will be making blackout poetry by using existing text to create new pieces! All materials will be provided. Writers of all experience are invited to attend. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Saturday, March 21
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-21 14:30:00 2026-03-21 16:30:00 America/New_York World Poetry Day: Blackout Poetry We will be making blackout poetry by using existing text to create new pieces! All materials will be provided. Writers of all experience are invited to attend. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

We will be making blackout poetry by using existing text to create new pieces! All materials will be provided. Writers of all experience are invited to attend.

Walk-ins are welcome; registered attendees will receive a friendly reminder email for the event! 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Reading | Arts & Crafts |

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