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In Pleasant Company

A Series of Crafts, Conversation & Childhood Doll Nostalgia
2026-10-01 18:30:00 2026-10-01 19:30:00 America/New_York In Pleasant Company Meet up with fellow fans of American history dolls for this 3-part series geared for adults. PART 1: Tea Cup Candles Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Thursday, October 01
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Meet up with fellow fans of American history dolls for this 3-part series geared for adults. PART 1: Tea Cup Candles

Celebrate 40 years of American Girl at the Alexandria Library!

OCTOBER 1 - TEA CUP CANDLE CRAFT: Craft supplies are available for the first 15 people who register. Subsequent registrants will be put on a wait list should a spot become available.

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JANUARY 7 - BOOK DISCUSSION: Join a guided discussion of Samantha: The Next Chapter by Fiona Davis -- The story of Samantha continues. She has grown up (like the rest of us) and now faces real-world, 1920s heiress problems.

MARCH 4 - MEMORY BOOK CRAFT and SHOW & TELL: You're invited to bring the doll of your childhood (and a picture of you and your doll, if able) to this night of nostalgia. Swap stories and sweet memories with other fans while making hand-sewn journals.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Friends | Book Discussion Groups |

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