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Creators to Celebrate: Jacqueline Woodson
2024-11-09 09:00:00 2024-11-09 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Jacqueline Woodson Author and poet, Jacqueline Woodson, is one of the most celebrated authors of books for children, adolescents, and adults. We are celebrating her place on our shelves and in our imaginations with an all-day drop-in program with arts and activities! Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Saturday, November 09
9:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-09 09:00:00 2024-11-09 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Jacqueline Woodson Author and poet, Jacqueline Woodson, is one of the most celebrated authors of books for children, adolescents, and adults. We are celebrating her place on our shelves and in our imaginations with an all-day drop-in program with arts and activities! Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Washington Park Branch

Other - See description for location

Author and poet, Jacqueline Woodson, is one of the most celebrated authors of books for children, adolescents, and adults. We are celebrating her place on our shelves and in our imaginations with an all-day drop-in program with arts and activities!

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Event |

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Washington Park Branch
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Melissa Prentice
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