Join writer, journalist and blogger, Alice Purkiss, at this fun and informative blogging event at Upper Norwood Library, exploring the way social media can be used as a blogging platform, discovering cool people to follow on social media and talking about how social media can be cultivated as a healthy place to exist online.

Plus, while we explore ways to use social media for storytelling, you can relax, paint your nails and enjoy some nibbles.

Suitable for 11- to 16-year-olds, this session costs £3, and is held on Thursday, July  26, from 2pm to 4pm.

Click here to book your place.

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