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Virtual Children's Author Visit: Derrick Barnes
2021-03-03 16:00:00 2021-03-03 16:45:00 America/Chicago Virtual Children's Author Visit: Derrick Barnes Award-winning author Derrick Barnes will visit us on Zoom. He will discuss his writing, tips on becoming a writer, a reading and discussion of his book I Am Every Good Thing, and a Q&A session! Main Library -

Wednesday, March 03
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2021-03-03 16:00:00 2021-03-03 16:45:00 America/Chicago Virtual Children's Author Visit: Derrick Barnes Award-winning author Derrick Barnes will visit us on Zoom. He will discuss his writing, tips on becoming a writer, a reading and discussion of his book I Am Every Good Thing, and a Q&A session! Main Library -

Award-winning author Derrick Barnes will visit us on Zoom. He will discuss his writing, tips on becoming a writer, a reading and discussion of his book I Am Every Good Thing, and a Q&A session!

Presented in partnership with Carol Stream Public Library, Gail Borden Public Library, Glenside Public Library, and St. Charles Public Library. 

This event will be held on the virtual platform, Zoom. Please register and you will receive a link to the program via email the day before the program.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Family | Elementary School | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Community | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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