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Sew: Book Sleeve

Ages 18 and older
2026-01-13 13:00:00 2026-01-13 14:30:00 America/Chicago Sew: Book Sleeve Learn to sew a padded book sleeve in this beginner friendly class. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R Main Library - Lake Room

Tuesday, January 13
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 13:00:00 2026-01-13 14:30:00 America/Chicago Sew: Book Sleeve Learn to sew a padded book sleeve in this beginner friendly class. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R Main Library - Lake Room

Main Library

Lake Room

Learn to sew a padded book sleeve in this beginner friendly class. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R

Materials provided.

This program meets in the Lake Room.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Launch Pad | Adult |

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