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Mindful Mending
2026-11-16 16:00:00 2026-11-16 17:00:00 America/Chicago Mindful Mending Free basic clothing repair Martin Luther King Branch - Study Room 114

Monday, November 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Martin Luther King Branch

Study Room 114

Free basic clothing repair

Need a button sewn on or a patch for a hole in your jeans? Come to the Martin Luther King Library where we’ll have someone here to do simple clothing repairs for free. Want to learn how to do this yourself? Our wonderful volunteer can show you! She’ll be here once a month to help you get more out of your existing wardrobe.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Martin Luther King Branch
Phone: 414-286-3663
Branch manager
Tiffany Thornton
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