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DIY: Make Your Own Accordion Book
2025-09-26 11:00:00 2025-09-26 12:00:00 America/New_York DIY: Make Your Own Accordion Book Come create accordion books that fold out into various configurations. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Friday, September 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-26 11:00:00 2025-09-26 12:00:00 America/New_York DIY: Make Your Own Accordion Book Come create accordion books that fold out into various configurations. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Come create accordion books that fold out into various configurations.

Your project can range from very simple to more complex, depending on how you want it to turn out, and they can be filled with drawings, collages, photos, etc… A perfect gift for a special someone (including yourself!). 

This program is supported by the Burke Branch Friends. To join the Friends and help support the Library, visit burke-branch-friends.mailchimpsites.com or speak with a Library staff member.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Paper arts | DIY | Arts & Craft |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
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