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Playful Poetry
2026-04-07 18:00:00 2026-04-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Playful Poetry April is National Poetry Month, and the library offers a world of poems to explore! Let's start by reading, writing and reciting silly poems in playful ways. Capitol Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, April 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 18:00:00 2026-04-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Playful Poetry April is National Poetry Month, and the library offers a world of poems to explore! Let's start by reading, writing and reciting silly poems in playful ways. Capitol Branch - Community Room

Capitol Branch

Community Room

April is National Poetry Month, and the library offers a world of poems to explore! Let's start by reading, writing and reciting silly poems in playful ways.

April is National Poetry Month, and the library offers a world of poems to explore! Let's start by reading, writing and reciting silly poems in playful ways.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Christine Schabel
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Playful Poetry
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
April is National Poetry Month, and the library offers a world of poems to explore! Let's start by reading, writing and reciting silly poems in playful ways.
Weaving Wonders
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Looking for a creative project to explore? Try your hand at Weaving Wonders to make your own fiber art masterpiece.
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