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Create your own poem by blacking out words from newspaper articles! A fun, creative way to blend art and literacy. All materials provided. For adults, no registration required.
Unleash your inner poet at our Blackout Poetry program! This creative and relaxing activity invites adult patrons to transform old newspaper articles into striking pieces of visual poetry. Using Sharpies and their imagination, participants will “black out” the words they don’t need—revealing hidden messages, surprising sentiments, or entirely new stories from the existing text.
This hands-on workshop is a fun way to blend art and literacy, encouraging close reading, creative thinking, and playful expression. No writing experience is necessary—just come ready to experiment, create, and see what words speak to you!
All materials provided. No registration required.
