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Craft of the Month

Spring Door Hanger
2025-04-30 13:00:00 2025-04-30 14:30:00 America/Chicago Craft of the Month Create a spring themed door hanger St. Charles Public Library - Computer Lab, STC Creative

Wednesday, April 30
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-30 13:00:00 2025-04-30 14:30:00 America/Chicago Craft of the Month Create a spring themed door hanger St. Charles Public Library - Computer Lab, STC Creative

St. Charles Public Library

Computer Lab, STC Creative

Create a spring themed door hanger

Create a door hanger out of wood and use acrylic paints to add the finishing touches. Use our Glowforge laser cutter to cut out a spring themed design you can hang on any door. Classes are open to St. Charles Public Library cardholders only. Register. Space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech Class | Programs |

TAGS: | Spring Craft | 5-Minute Makes |

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.
 

 
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to CLOSED
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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Choose a design from our select few choices to cut out of wood using our Glowforge. Proceed to paint and assemble to be taken home and displayed on your front door.
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