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Debate Club Sparks Academy - In-person

at Olney Library

Students learn the art of persuasion and help select debate topics they find interesting.

Students learn the art of persuasion and help select debate topics they find interesting.

Students work in rotating groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive environment, including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals, providing examples, rebuilding their case and summarizing points of view. Students learn to think on their feet and enhance their public-speaking skills, gaining self-confidence in the process.  Laptops will be provided and students may also bring their own.

For grades 3 - 7. Registration is required.

Presented by SPARK Business Academy.

Questions about this program? Contact Olney Library at 240-773-9545. 

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Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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