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Story Builders SPOOKY Edition

Creative Writing & Monster Bookmarks
2026-08-31 16:30:00 2026-08-31 17:30:00 America/New_York Story Builders SPOOKY Edition Explore creative writing through collaborative storytelling games and spooky writing prompts and make DIY monster bookmarks to take home! Recommended for ages 8-12 Main Library - Community Learning Center - Beutter-Kernan Hall

Monday, August 31
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Explore creative writing through collaborative storytelling games and spooky writing prompts and make DIY monster bookmarks to take home! Recommended for ages 8-12

Program Overview:

Celebrate the beginning of our annual Eerie Imaginings short story contest with spooky writing prompts and crafts. There will be time to complete an Eerie Imaginings story entry (or pick up a form and complete it later).

First half - Storytelling games and optional writing prompts to get creative ideas flowing in a low-pressure, supportive environment.

Second half - Participants will create their own spooky, monster bookmarks to take home with them and use throughout the season.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing & Storytelling |

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