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Writing Contest Book Launch
2025-12-16 18:00:00 2025-12-16 20:00:00 America/Phoenix Writing Contest Book Launch Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room

Tuesday, December 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 18:00:00 2025-12-16 20:00:00 America/Phoenix Writing Contest Book Launch Tempe Writing Contest v. 12 Book Launch Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room

Tempe Public Library

Desert Willow Program Room

Tempe Writing Contest v. 12 Book Launch

Please join the winners of the Tempe Writing Contest as they read their winning work. Light refreshments.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Performance/Special Event |

TAGS: | Writing | Tempe Writing Contest |

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