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Black History Month Free

Teen Ankara Pillow Craft at Beverly Branch in Chicago

February 18, 2023 - February 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/BojanMirkovic

Location

Beverly Branch, Chicago Public Library

1962 W. 95th St.

Chicago, IL 60643

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Description

Teens in grades 9-12 can celebrate Black History Month with Ms. Vickie by creating a pillow made of Ankara fabric. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 18, 2023

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-9673

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/63a06f56bf76ba2900c4b5d5

Age recommendation: Teens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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