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Crafting Connections

Mossy-Top Birdhouse
2025-03-03 13:00:00 2025-03-03 15:00:00 America/Chicago Crafting Connections A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community! Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room

Monday, March 03
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Bay View Branch

Llewellyn Community Room

A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!

Get prepared for the spring bird migration with one of these unique, botanical birdhouses. Using acrylic paint and a variety of mosses, we will be making colorful birdhouses with  verdant 'green' rooftops. Each birdhouse is made of paulownia wood and suitable for outdoor use. All supplies are included.

Program limited to 15 participants. Register in person or online at mpl.org/calendar. Make sure to dress for mess!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Bay View Branch
Phone: 414-286-3048
Branch manager
Becky Manz
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 Closed
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