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IN-PERSON 20s & 30s Book Folding
2021-05-10 19:00:00 2021-05-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago IN-PERSON 20s & 30s Book Folding Learn how to recycle an old book into a creative work of art. COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented Geneva Public Library District

Monday, May 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-05-10 19:00:00 2021-05-10 20:00:00 America/Chicago IN-PERSON 20s & 30s Book Folding Learn how to recycle an old book into a creative work of art. COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented Geneva Public Library District

Learn how to recycle an old book into a creative work of art. COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented

Learn how to recycle an old book into a creative work of art. All supplies provided. COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented (masks, social distance, wash/sanitize hands).

AGE GROUP: | 20s and 30s |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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Geneva Public Library District
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Mon, May 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Fri, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Mon, May 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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