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Character Creation with Thurber House
2025-09-23 18:00:00 2025-09-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Character Creation with Thurber House Turn Your "basic" characters into something "extra". Learn what it takes to develop characters that make your readers stay invested. Adults & Teens Grades 7-12. Granville Public Library - Community Room

Tuesday, September 23
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-23 18:00:00 2025-09-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Character Creation with Thurber House Turn Your "basic" characters into something "extra". Learn what it takes to develop characters that make your readers stay invested. Adults & Teens Grades 7-12. Granville Public Library - Community Room

Granville Public Library

Community Room

Turn Your "basic" characters into something "extra". Learn what it takes to develop characters that make your readers stay invested. Adults & Teens Grades 7-12.

Turn Your "basic" characters into something "extra". From creative activities to even games, you'll learn what it takes to develop perfectly imperfect characters that make your readers stay invested.

Adults & Teens Grades 7-12.

Registration Required.

This program is generously sponsored by the Susan Cramer Fund.

AGE GROUP: | Teen Grades 7 - 12 | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Presenters | Fun & Games |

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