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Visible Mending
2026-11-09 17:00:00 2026-11-09 19:00:00 America/Chicago Visible Mending Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life. East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Monday, November 09
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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East Branch

Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.

Learn simple and effective mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life. Explore library resources about clothing repair methods such as replacing buttons and mending buttonholes, patching holes, repairing seams, darning, sashiko, and more! Try out both hand sewing and machine sewing methods in this drop in program. Bring an item of clothing to work on or try out techniques on sample fabric.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental | Crafts, Games, & Play | Adult Literacy |

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East Branch
Phone: 414-286-3597
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Oct 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 Closed
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Mini Pumpkin Painting
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Use your creativity to create a fun, unique and spooky pumpkin for Halloween!
Visible Mending
Mon, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.
French Club for Kids
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Learn about France, French culture and of course, how to speak French!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Sojourner Family Peace Center - Mobile Advocacy and Help for Survivors of Abuse or Harm
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room Resource Table,Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Mobile advocates from Sojourner Family Peace Center will provide a safe, confidential and survivor-centered atmosphere to anyone seeking help with advocacy, restraining order assistance, and more.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Quiet Study Hour
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Need catch up on homework? Join us for quiet study hour - good music and relaxing vibes will be provided!
Animation Around the World
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies - featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
French Club for Kids
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Learn about France, French culture and of course, how to speak French!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
After School Movies
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Come enjoy a free movie and popcorn with friends for a fun after school event!
Baby Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Quiet Study Hour
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Need catch up on homework? Join us for quiet study hour - good music and relaxing vibes will be provided!
Contemporary Classics Book Club
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.
French Club for Kids
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Learn about France, French culture and of course, how to speak French!
Bad Art Night
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
No art skills? No problem! Bring your friends and/or loved one to make the most atrocious art you can out of random, goofy supplies.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Quiet Study Hour
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Need catch up on homework? Join us for quiet study hour - good music and relaxing vibes will be provided!
Animation Around the World
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies - featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 115
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
French Club for Kids
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Learn about France, French culture and of course, how to speak French!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Other - See description for location
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Nov 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 115
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Quiet Study Hour
Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Need catch up on homework? Join us for quiet study hour - good music and relaxing vibes will be provided!
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