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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

Add to Calendar 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

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: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Dawn Gardner
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Feb 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed
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