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NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party
2023-10-30 18:30:00 2023-10-30 21:00:00 America/Chicago NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Monday, October 30
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-30 18:30:00 2023-10-30 21:00:00 America/Chicago NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Des Plaines Public Library

Meeting Room B/C

Every November, thousands of aspiring writers participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Come to our NaNoWriMo kickoff party to learn how the library can help you to write your 50,000 word novel. Set up your NaNoWriMo profile, meet past participants, and get started writing. Remember to bring your laptop.

www.nanowrimo.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Writing |

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