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Upcycled Book Ornament Craft for Kids
2026-11-14 11:00:00 2026-11-14 11:45:00 America/New_York Upcycled Book Ornament Craft for Kids Turn a plain ornament into a literary work of art. LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Saturday, November 14
11:00am - 11:45am

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Turn a plain ornament into a literary work of art.

Join us for a creative crafting session where we upcycle old book pages into beautiful keepsakes! Kids will tear, roll, and stuff clear fillable ornaments with book paper scraps to create a unique literary decoration. Perfect for young readers and crafters alike!

Ages 9-13. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY | Children’s Program |

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
lasbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x455
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