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100 Dresses: Stitching Together Memories
2024-11-12 19:00:00 2024-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago 100 Dresses: Stitching Together Memories Deb Lindahl, local storyteller, will share her journey through weaving her family history, including clothing items, into her quilt making. R Main Library - Lake Room

Tuesday, November 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 19:00:00 2024-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago 100 Dresses: Stitching Together Memories Deb Lindahl, local storyteller, will share her journey through weaving her family history, including clothing items, into her quilt making. R Main Library - Lake Room

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Lake Room

Deb Lindahl, local storyteller, will share her journey through weaving her family history, including clothing items, into her quilt making. R

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EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy | Adult |

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