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Teen Time

Needle Felted Creature
2025-04-09 16:00:00 2025-04-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Time Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Wednesday, April 09
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Bring your imagination to life by learning the basics of needle felting and creating a small creature! Supplies and snacks provided!

Drop in to learn needle felted basics! You can make an owl with us, or use your imagination and bring a magical creature to life! Supplies and snacks provided. 

Questions? Contact Adult Services at hppla@hplibrary.org

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Crafting | Community |

TAGS: | teen time | crafting |

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