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Developing Young Writers and Readers

January 31, 2013

Exciting news for kids (and families) who love to write!

Developing Young Writers and Readers is a great program for families being offered by Friends of the Newport News Public Library in conjunction with Christopher Newport University’s Writers’ Conference.

These activities will be FREE and open to the public. No registration is required.

For more information about Developing Young Writers and Readers, please visit writers.cnu.edu or call Main Street Library at (757)591-4858.

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