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In-Person: Let's Embroider Roses
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
2:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Create a fun embroidery project. Learn how to use the woven wheel stitch while stitching roses.
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In-Person: Sewing -Scrunchies
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
17
3:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Learn to sew your own scrunchies.
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Let's Crochet Granny Squares
Advanced Beginner Level
Registration Required
Friday
August
19
4:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Crochet a classic granny square. Granny squares are the foundation of many blankets, bags and sweaters. Learn how to crochet in circles and then use increase stitches to make a square.
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In-Person: DIY Back to School
Registration Required
Wednesday
August
31
4:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Make your gear the coolest in school with fun and useful crafts!
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In-Person: Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Registration Required
Wednesday
September
7
3:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
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In-Person: Folk Art Arpilleras
Registration Required
Wednesday
September
7
4:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month! Learn about folk art arpilleras from Chile and Peru and create one of your own. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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In-Person: Let's Crochet Easy Flower
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Friday
September
9
4:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Crochet flowers to use as decoration or to gift. Practice basic stitches while crocheting in the round.
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In-Person: Sewing - Patterns and Fabric
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Wednesday
September
14
3:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
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In-Person: Hola Biblioteca
Registration Required
Wednesday
September
14
4:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this fabuloso event! Take a trip to the library and enjoy stories, crafts and activities. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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In-Person: Let's Crochet - Sunburst Square (2-Part)
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Friday
September
16
4:30​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Create a sunburst square. Learn how to create a square with a round center.
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