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The Crafting Hour

A monthly crafting group for adults
2025-01-15 11:30:00 2025-01-15 12:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis The Crafting Hour Main Library - Meeting Room C

Wednesday, January 15
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-15 11:30:00 2025-01-15 12:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis The Crafting Hour Get ready to unleash your creativity and join fellow craft enthusiasts for an engaging crafting sessions. Registration is required. Main Library - Meeting Room C

Main Library

Meeting Room C

Get ready to unleash your creativity and join fellow craft enthusiasts for an engaging crafting sessions. Registration is required.

You've seen them in the boutiques - now join us as we make oyster shell trinket dishes!

Registration is required for this program, and all attendees must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Attendees should register separately.

If you registered for this program and are no longer able to attend, 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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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
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Register
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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