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Paper & Ink

Youth Writing Series
2025-06-02 15:30:00 2025-06-02 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paper & Ink Join us at the Mitchell Street Library every Monday in June to express yourself through creative writing. Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205

Monday, June 02
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 15:30:00 2025-06-02 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paper & Ink Join us at the Mitchell Street Library every Monday in June to express yourself through creative writing. Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205

Mitchell Street Branch

Study Room 205

Join us at the Mitchell Street Library every Monday in June to express yourself through creative writing.

This weekly series is designed for young writers of all experience levels. We will write, share, and offer strengths-based feedback in a low-key, judgment-free setting. Journals, pens and pencils, and snacks will be provided. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Maria Burke
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Apr 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed
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