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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

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Thursday May 2 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

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Friday May 3 1:15pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Build a custom quilt block by block. Join us each month for a new design, come for one class or take them all. At the end of the year you will have a complete project perfect for keeping warm.

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Tuesday May 7 10:00am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Explore and use StitchFiddle in order to make your own personalized tapestry art. Then, using your own custom pattern, learn how to change yarn colors to bring your project to life.

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Crochet in the Round

Beginner Level

Registration Required
Thursday May 9 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.

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Sewing Open Lab

Washington Park Branch

Registration Required
Friday May 10 1:15pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Bring your sewing projects to Washington Park Branch Library and meet fellow creatives! Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.

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Tuesday May 14 10:00am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Explore and use StitchFiddle in order to make your own personalized tapestry art. Then, using your own custom pattern, learn how to change yarn colors to bring your project to life.

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Thursday May 16 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Create a fun crochet project. Learn how to crochet in the round while stitching a squishy friend.

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Tuesday May 21 10:00am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Explore and use StitchFiddle in order to make your own personalized tapestry art. Then, using your own custom pattern, learn how to change yarn colors to bring your project to life.

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Thursday May 23 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Create a fun crochet project. Learn how to crochet in the round while stitching a squishy friend.

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Tuesday May 28 10:00am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Add fun texture to your next project. Learn how to make a puff stitch while stitching a small bookmark.

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Technical Maintenance Scheduled for Wednesday, May 1

Beginning at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, the library will be performing maintenance that may cause intermittent access to our websites during the hour-long maintenance window.