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Registration opens:
January 22nd, 2026

Word Nerds

Tolkien About Fantasy
2026-02-05 18:30:00 2026-02-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Word Nerds Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B

Thursday, February 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 18:30:00 2026-02-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Word Nerds Love fantasy stories filled with dragons, magic, and epic quests? Then you'll love Tolkien About Fantasy, a writing program for teens and tweens who dream of writing their own fantastical tales. Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B

Marysville Public Library

Meeting Room B

Love fantasy stories filled with dragons, magic, and epic quests? Then you'll love Tolkien About Fantasy, a writing program for teens and tweens who dream of writing their own fantastical tales.

Love fantasy stories filled with dragons, magic, portals, and epic quests? Then you’ll love Tolkien About Fantasy, a creative writing program for teens and tweens who dream of writing their own fantastical tales. We’ll talk about all things fantasy- where the genre came from, how it’s evolved, and why we love it so much. We’ll share the fantasy books we’ve read and loved, and look at what makes a great fantasy story tick: worldbuilding, magic systems, heroes, villains, and the ultimate quest. Then the real magic begins: writing stories of our own. Each session, you'll draw a closing line prompt from a mysterious goblet filled with final sentences waiting to inspire. Your mission? To write a brand-new fantasy story that leads to that final line. Whether you're an experienced writer or just getting started, Tolkein About Fantasy is a fun, supportive space to create, share, and let your imagination run wild!

AGE GROUP: | Tween/Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | Word Nerds | Tween | Teen |

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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
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This event is full
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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
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Family Storytime
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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
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Word Nerds - Tolkien About Fantasy
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
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Registration opens Thursday, January 22 2026 at 9:00am
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Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Give the gift of life.
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