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Rhythm & Rhyme

2026-08-19 12:00:00 2026-08-19 13:00:00 America/Chicago Rhythm & Rhyme Do you love music? Poetry? Rhythm & Rhyme is a fun and creative program where we listen to different kinds of music and write poems about how the music makes us feel. Washington Park Branch - Finney Community Room

Wednesday, August 19
12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Washington Park Branch

Finney Community Room

Do you love music? Poetry? Rhythm & Rhyme is a fun and creative program where we listen to different kinds of music and write poems about how the music makes us feel.

We’ll explore various styles of music—like jazz, hip-hop, classical, or world music—and then take time to write our thoughts, feelings, and ideas in poetry. There’s no right or wrong way to write—just listen, feel, and create.

This event is part of a week of special programming for older adults, in celebration of World Senior Citizens Day on August 21st.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3736
Branch manager
Melissa Prentice
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Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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