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Author Event: The Secret to Creating Compelling Characters
2026-05-18 19:00:00 2026-05-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Event: The Secret to Creating Compelling Characters Join us for a special author visit with local writer Michael Gilroy! He’ll read the opening pages from his book Vanguards: The World Waits for No One & discuss the process of creating memorable, compelling characters. First 10 teens to register get a free copy! West Islip Public Library - Community Room B

Monday, May 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-18 19:00:00 2026-05-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Event: The Secret to Creating Compelling Characters Join us for a special author visit with local writer Michael Gilroy! He’ll read the opening pages from his book Vanguards: The World Waits for No One & discuss the process of creating memorable, compelling characters. First 10 teens to register get a free copy! West Islip Public Library - Community Room B

West Islip Public Library

Community Room B

Join us for a special author visit with local writer Michael Gilroy! He’ll read the opening pages from his book Vanguards: The World Waits for No One & discuss the process of creating memorable, compelling characters. First 10 teens to register get a free copy!

Join us for a special author visit with local writer Michael Gilroy! He’ll read the opening pages from his book Vanguards: The World Waits for No One & discuss the process of creating memorable, compelling characters. First 10 teens to register get a free copy!

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Gr. 7-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Workshops | Community Service | Book Clubs & Discussions |

TAGS: | Teen |

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