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DIY Loom Woven Bookmarks
2024-08-28 18:00:00 2024-08-28 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Loom Woven Bookmarks Join us for a hands-on craft where attendees will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-28 18:00:00 2024-08-28 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Loom Woven Bookmarks Join us for a hands-on craft where attendees will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a hands-on craft where attendees will learn basic weaving techniques on a miniature loom!

Everyone loves a bookmark! Learn a new weaving technique on a miniature loom with friends and fellow DIY enthusiasts alike and leave with a bookmark that will have everyone asking where you got it! 

All craft supplies will be provided by the library, and librarians will help instruct. Just bring yourself and a friend! 

For TWEENS, TEENS, and ADULTS 

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Art & Music |

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
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Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
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Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sun, May 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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