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Tween Stitch Camp

Grades 4-6
2026-12-14 15:30:00 2026-12-14 16:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Tween Stitch Camp Join children's library staff as we learn more about fiber arts. This month we will be making our own DIY Drop Spindles using wood dowels and air-dry clay. Registration is necessary for this program. Columbus - Tween Area

Monday, December 14
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Tween Area

Join children's library staff as we learn more about fiber arts. This month we will be making our own DIY Drop Spindles using wood dowels and air-dry clay. Registration is necessary for this program.

Join children's library staff as we learn more about fiber arts. This month we will be making our own DIY Drop Spindles using wood dowels and air-dry clay. Registration is necessary for this program.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (Grades 4-6) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

Columbus
Phone: 812-379-1255
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Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Wed, Nov 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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The Main Library is located in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library in downtown Columbus at 536 Fifth Street. Completed in 1969 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, it features library collections for children, teens, and adults. It also houses the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, Family and Local History collection, and BCPL Create studio.  

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The Main Library is located in the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library in downtown Columbus at 536 Fifth Street. Completed in 1969 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, it features library collections for children, teens, and adults. It also houses the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, Family and Local History collection, and BCPL Create studio.  

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