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Teen Time

Bling Your Book!
2027-01-13 16:30:00 2027-01-13 18:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Time Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Wednesday, January 13
4:30pm - 6:00pm

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Bedazzle a book cover! Decorate your favorite book and make it sparkle.

Have a book you love? Let’s bedazzle it with diamond art. Decorate the cover with tiny “diamonds” to make it sparkle and add some bling to your bookshelf! We'll have a selection of paperback books to bling if you're looking for something new to read. Otherwise, you can bring your own. All supplied provided!

Questions? Contact Adult Services at hppla@hplibrary.org

 

 

 
 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | Crafting |

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