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Crafting Connections

Watercolor Wellness
2026-08-03 13:00:00 2026-08-03 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, August 03
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-03 13:00:00 2026-08-03 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!

Did you know August is National Wellness Month? Stop by the Bay View Branch to practice a little self-care with an assortment of relaxing, low stress, watercolor projects. We will focus on the journey of meditative painting rather than the outcome. All skill levels welcome: from absolute beginner to professional artist.  

All supplies are included. Program limited to 15 participants. Register in person or online at mpl.org/calendar.

Crafting Connections meets monthly on Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm at the Bay View Branch Library on the following dates: May 4th, June 8th, July 6th, August 3rd. 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Crafts, Games, & Play | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Bay View Branch
Phone: 414-286-3048
Branch manager
Becky Manz
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Mon, Jun 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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