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Open a Book, Open a World
2026-03-03 18:00:00 2026-03-03 19:00:00 America/Chicago Open a Book, Open a World Create a book-inspired art project exploring Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May). Capitol Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, March 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 18:00:00 2026-03-03 19:00:00 America/Chicago Open a Book, Open a World Create a book-inspired art project exploring Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May). Capitol Branch - Community Room

Capitol Branch

Community Room

Create a book-inspired art project exploring Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May).

Celebrate the history, experiences and individuality of yourself, and your friends and neighbors. Create a book-inspired art project exploring Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May).

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Crafts, Games, & Play | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Capitol Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Christine Schabel
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Mon, May 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Community Room
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Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
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Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
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Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Crafting Club
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. This summer the focus will be on using recycled materials to create arts and crafts, but you can always bring your own projects.
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