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Registration opens:
November 15th, 2025

Writing Our Own Stories

Intro to Creative Nonfiction, Family History, & Memoir
2025-12-13 10:00:00 2025-12-13 11:00:00 America/New_York Writing Our Own Stories Everyone has a story to tell. Start writing your memoir, family history, or creative nonfiction with tips and resources to guide you. Rolling Meadows Library - Community Room

Saturday, December 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-12-13 10:00:00 2025-12-13 11:00:00 America/New_York Writing Our Own Stories Everyone has a story to tell. Start writing your memoir, family history, or creative nonfiction with tips and resources to guide you. Rolling Meadows Library - Community Room

Rolling Meadows Library

Community Room

Everyone has a story to tell. Start writing your memoir, family history, or creative nonfiction with tips and resources to guide you.

Everyone has a story to tell. Preserve your memories by putting them on paper, creating a legacy for future generations. Discover valuable resources and learn how to begin writing creative nonfiction, family history, and memoir.

Rolling Meadows Library
Phone: 847-259-6050
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Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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