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DIY: Gift Tags

A crafty evening for adults
2024-12-03 18:30:00 2024-12-03 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis DIY: Gift Tags Main Library - Meeting Room C

Tuesday, December 03
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-03 18:30:00 2024-12-03 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis DIY: Gift Tags Let's get crafty and make some homemade gift tags! This workshop will provide supplies, samples, and instructions on how to make gift tags for all occasions. Registration is required. Main Library - Meeting Room C

Main Library

Meeting Room C

Let's get crafty and make some homemade gift tags! This workshop will provide supplies, samples, and instructions on how to make gift tags for all occasions. Registration is required.

This laid-back crafting hour for adults will give you the supplies you need to make some gift tags for the upcoming holiday season or any occasion.  Not crafty? No worries!  Follow provided step-by-step instructions or go freestyle and do what inspires you.  

Registration is required. If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your reservation so someone on the waitlist can join. If you are on the waitlist, attend only if you get a confirmation email indicating that a spot has opened up for you. Staff members will be taking attendance.

To cancel your registration, do one of the following:

  • Use the link and registration reference number from the "You're Registered" email you received.
  • Call the library's Adult Services Department at 317.814.3988.
  • Email adultservices@carmelclaylibrary.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts |

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