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Adorable Nordic Holiday Gnome
2025-12-11 13:30:00 2025-12-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago Adorable Nordic Holiday Gnome A fun seasonal workshop! St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, December 11
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-11 13:30:00 2025-12-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago Adorable Nordic Holiday Gnome A fun seasonal workshop! St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

A fun seasonal workshop!

In Norway, a gnome is called a "Nisse" — a creature who lives in barns or homes, protecting the countryside and the people who live there. Come to the library for a fun, educational crafting event where you will learn about gnome-lore and also create your very own Nordic Gnome, complete with beard and seasonal cap.  Open to SCPL adult patrons 18 and older.  

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