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From Pages to Pumpkins: Upcycled Adult Craft Night
2026-09-23 18:00:00 2026-09-23 19:00:00 America/New_York From Pages to Pumpkins: Upcycled Adult Craft Night Give retired books a second chapter! Create a handcrafted pumpkin using recycled book pages, then personalize it with ribbon, leaves and greenery to make it your own. All supplies are included. Cottam Branch -

Wednesday, September 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Give retired books a second chapter! Create a handcrafted pumpkin using recycled book pages, then personalize it with ribbon, leaves and greenery to make it your own. All supplies are included.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY | Craft |

Cottam Branch
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Phone: 226-946-1529 x430
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