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Crafting Connections

Festive Cardmaking
2026-12-07 13:00:00 2026-12-07 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, December 07
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Bay View Branch

Llewellyn Community Room

A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!

In December, we will be making cards using a wide variety of supplies and designs. You can make any type or style of card you'd like; the only thing required is that you have fun doing so!

All supplies are included. Program limited to 18 participants. Register in person or online at mpl.org/calendar. Make sure to dress for mess!

Crafting Connections meets monthly on Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm at the Bay View Branch Library on the following dates: September 14th, October 5th, November 9th, and December 7th.

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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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Oct 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 Closed
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