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Shimmer’s Eggs Discussion & Creative Writing Workshop

Entering grades 4-6

2020-08-18 16:15:00 2020-08-18 17:15:00 America/New_York Shimmer’s Eggs Discussion & Creative Writing Workshop - Virtual Program

Tuesday, August 18
4:15pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2020-08-18 16:15:00 2020-08-18 17:15:00 America/New_York Shimmer’s Eggs Discussion & Creative Writing Workshop Join local author, Janine De Tillio Cammarata, on an 8-week time travel adventure to Dragonia. Everyone is welcome to write their own story or create a new adventure for The Puzzle Quests. - Virtual Program

Virtual Program

Join local author, Janine De Tillio Cammarata, on an 8-week time travel adventure to Dragonia. Everyone is welcome to write their own story or create a new adventure for The Puzzle Quests.

Sign up for one or all classes. 

The author will lead a group discussion on the chapters 5-14 of her middle grade book, Shimmer’s Eggs, followed by writing prompts inspired by the book. This is a continuation of an earlier class focused on chapters 1-4. You can easily catch up on chapters 1-4 by emailing the instructor at janinecammarata@highlandpub.com.

Required listening/reading. July 7 (Ch. 5), July 14 (Ch. 6), July 21 (Ch. 7), July 28 (Ch.8-9), August 4 (Ch. 10), August 11 (Ch. 11), August 18 (Ch. 12), August 25 (Ch. 13-14)

If you don’t have the book, a video/audio version of Shimmer’s Eggs can be found at janinedetilliocammarata.com/writing.

This online program uses WebEx--the free, live-streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the WebEx app installed, and/or a phone for audio-only access. A short video about installing WebEx can be viewed here.

Please provide a valid email address to receive the WebEx meeting invite. 

If you have not received an email with WebEx information at least one hour before the event, please email cphreference@sals.eduPlease do not try to join the meeting more than 10 minutes early.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Discussion |

TAGS: | Virtual Program |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius

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Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the library

The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library provides a wide range of materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. We are a member of the Southern Adirondack Library System. Our mission is to nurture and foster community connections by providing the space and resources for patrons to be educated, entertained, and enriched. Our vision is to be at the heart of our community. The go-to place to meet, learn, and do. 

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Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Wed, Dec 24, All day
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Thu, Dec 25, All day
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Sat, Dec 27, All day
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Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Tue, Dec 30, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - YS Virtual Room
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Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:15pm
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Wed, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Thu, Jan 01, All day
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Fri, Jan 02, All day
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Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sun, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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