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YA Creators

No Sew Book Pouches

2026-04-20 17:00:00 2026-04-20 19:00:00 America/New_York YA Creators In honor of National Library week, let's make No Sew Book Pouches, the perfect way to bring your book with you and keep it protected! All materials are provided. Fortson Public Library -

Monday, April 20
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 17:00:00 2026-04-20 19:00:00 America/New_York YA Creators In honor of National Library week, let's make No Sew Book Pouches, the perfect way to bring your book with you and keep it protected! All materials are provided. Fortson Public Library -

In honor of National Library week, let's make No Sew Book Pouches, the perfect way to bring your book with you and keep it protected! All materials are provided.

Let your creativity shine in this craft program designed especially for teens! Each session will feature a different hands-on project to try out—from painting to paper crafts and more. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Come hang out, make something cool, and express your creative side!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Yarn & Crafts | Social |

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tangela.osborne@henrylibraries.org
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Tangela Osborne
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