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DIY Macrame Ghosts

(For Adults)
2025-10-29 18:00:00 2025-10-29 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Macrame Ghosts Join us for a beginner-friendly macrame craft where folks will learn weaving techniques to make their very own ghost! 👻 James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a beginner-friendly macrame craft where folks will learn weaving techniques to make their very own ghost! 👻

Limited space and supplies will be given to those who register on a first-come first-serve basis 

👈 Register to save a seat 

⭐ Adults only please ⭐

All our supplies are provided by the Friends of Duncan Library, become a Friend and support our programs: 

www.friendsofduncanlibrary.org/donations

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Holiday |

TAGS: | Macrame | Friends of Duncan Library | Fibre Arts | DIY | Arts & Craft |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
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Mon, Sep 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 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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