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Community Sewing Circle

2025-03-15 10:00:00 2025-03-15 13:00:00 America/Chicago Community Sewing Circle Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Please Register Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

Saturday, March 15
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 10:00:00 2025-03-15 13:00:00 America/Chicago Community Sewing Circle Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Please Register Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

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Meadows Community Room C

Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided. Please Register

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Community Sewing Circle at the Gail Borden Library! The group is preparing for a special event on May 17th from 10AM - 1PM, where we’ll be making pillows to donate to local hospitals and nonprofit organizations.

Whether you'd like to donate materials or your time, the Community Sewing Circle would love to have you involved. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

Pillow Support Form 

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

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