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DIY Velvet Pumpkins

An hour workshop where we make seasonal decor
2023-09-20 18:30:00 2023-09-20 19:30:00 America/New_York DIY Velvet Pumpkins FOR TEENS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

Wednesday, September 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-20 18:30:00 2023-09-20 19:30:00 America/New_York DIY Velvet Pumpkins FOR TEENS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area

FOR TEENS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS

T'is the season to make something spooky! Join us for this month's DIY craft where we will be making a cloth pumpkin to take home and decorate your space 🎃 A sewing and non-sewing version will be available, and all crafting supplies will be provided by the library. 

👈 Register to save your seat! 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker |

TAGS: | DIY | Craft | Arts & Craft |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Hours
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Year's Eve early closing)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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: 10A, 10B
  • 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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