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Obituary Writing Workshop
2026-01-05 18:00:00 2026-01-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Obituary Writing Workshop Reed Memorial Library - Tuesday Room

Monday, January 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-05 18:00:00 2026-01-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Obituary Writing Workshop Tips for writing an obituary. Reed Memorial Library - Tuesday Room

Reed Memorial Library

Tuesday Room

Tips for writing an obituary.

How can you condense a life into 1,000 words? Take a look at examples of some of our favorite obituaries and practice writing your own. Participants may wish to bring a notebook and pen. Limited to 15 people. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Local History | General |

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