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Craft of the Month

Woven Hanging Wall Art
2025-05-08 10:00:00 2025-05-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Craft of the Month Create a woven piece of art to decorate your home. St. Charles Public Library - STC Creative, Computer Lab

Thursday, May 08
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 10:00:00 2025-05-08 11:30:00 America/Chicago Craft of the Month Create a woven piece of art to decorate your home. St. Charles Public Library - STC Creative, Computer Lab

St. Charles Public Library

STC Creative, Computer Lab

Create a woven piece of art to decorate your home.

Weave yarn on a loom created by our very own Glowforge machine. Choose from a variety of textures and yarn colors. Classes are open to St. Charles Public Library cardholders only. Space is limited. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech Class | Programs |

TAGS: | Weaving | Spring Craft | Craft of the Month |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours

St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
Address
One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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