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"Land of the Free" Teen Poetry Workshop

250th Anniversary Celebration

2026-04-22 17:00:00 2026-04-22 18:00:00 America/Chicago "Land of the Free" Teen Poetry Workshop Montague - Connie Lane Room

Wednesday, April 22
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 17:00:00 2026-04-22 18:00:00 America/Chicago "Land of the Free" Teen Poetry Workshop As the nation celebrates 250 years of America, this poetry workshop will explore how freedom rings in 2026. Registration suggested but not required. Montague - Connie Lane Room

Montague

Connie Lane Room

As the nation celebrates 250 years of America, this poetry workshop will explore how freedom rings in 2026. Registration suggested but not required.

Want to stretch your creative writing muscles during National Poetry Month?

This poetry workshop is a celebration of diverse poets from the last 250 years and their relationship to this country. We'll read and break down poems that explore themes of freedom, patriotism, identity, immigration, etc., and use guided writing prompts to write something new.

This poetry workshop is perfect for teens 13-19 with all skill levels and talents. 

Montague

Branch manager
Kathi Kresol

Hours
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Mon, Apr 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 Closed

About the library

Officially opened on May 24, 1923, the Montague Branch Library is the Library’s oldest existing branch library facility. Located on the corner of Winnebago and Montague Streets, this branch serves people living on the south and west sides of Rockford. The two-story brick building has been lovingly restored and contains many of the original oak bookcases and a fireplace. The Montague Branch offers an expanded children’s space including a dedicated play room, a wireless computer area, a classroom and the Constance V. Lane Community Room.

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Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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As the nation celebrates 250 years of America, this poetry workshop will explore how freedom rings in 2026. Registration suggested but not required.