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Mind your Mending: Clothes Repair

2026-09-01 17:00:00 2026-09-01 18:30:00 America/Chicago Mind your Mending: Clothes Repair Get simple clothes repairs done for free. Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Tuesday, September 01
5:00pm - 6:30pm

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Washington Park Branch

Other - See description for location

Get simple clothes repairs done for free.

Need a button sewn on or a patch for a hole in your jeans?  Come to Washington Park Library where we'll have someone here to do simple repairs for free.  Our skilled and wonderful volunteer will be here twice a month to help you get more out of your existing wardrobe. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3736
Branch manager
Melissa Prentice
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Mon, Aug 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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