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"Yo Soy/I am" and "Soy de/I am from" Poetry Workshop

a Día de Culturas event with Clallam County Poet Laureate
2025-09-27 15:00:00 2025-09-27 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles "Yo Soy/I am" and "Soy de/I am from" Poetry Workshop Write poetry to celebrate self, heritage, and culture. Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Saturday, September 27
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 15:00:00 2025-09-27 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles "Yo Soy/I am" and "Soy de/I am from" Poetry Workshop Write poetry to celebrate self, heritage, and culture. Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Forks Branch Library

Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Write poetry to celebrate self, heritage, and culture.

Celebrate where you are from and who you are through this interactive and engaging workshop for all ages led by Clallam County Poet Laureate, Nellie Bridge.

Supplies will also be available for writing on your own before and after the workshop from 2:00-3:00pm and 5:00-6:00pm.

This event is part of Día de Culturas.

The Clallam County Poet Laureate position is supported by the North Olympic Library Foundation and Clallam County.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading & Writing | Arts, Music & Culture |

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Brush up on your computer skills or learn how to use a computer for the first time.
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Stop by for help with using the Library's online resources.
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During library hours through May 30, view art about diverse experiences beyond "the baby blues."
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