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Dream Keepers Classes at Your Library!



Welcome, Dream Keepers!

Fall classes have started--and we'd love to have you to stop by and create! We meet at the library and use words and art to make sense of the world. 

 Each week, I bring a project or prompt for writers to work with. But you are welcome to bring your own ideas and projects. One of our Dream Keepers is writing a novel! Another is using photoshop to learn how to design books. I look forward to seeing what YOU will create with your imagination!


Mitchell Street Branch

903 West Historic Mitchell Street
4:30-6:00 PM
We meet in the library's Makerspace downstairs. Join us to create something with words, art, and more!

September 4, 17
October 1, 15
November 6, 19
December 4, 8

Capitol Drive Branch

3969 N 74th Street
4:00-5:30 PM
We meet in the children's area of the library.

September 10, 24
October 8, 22
November 12, 26
December 10, 17

Can't wait to see you at the library!


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