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Simple Gifting

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Simple Gifting
2024-12-04 18:00:00 2024-12-04 19:30:00 America/New_York Simple Gifting Come and create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list! Main Library - Piano Space

Wednesday, December 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-04 18:00:00 2024-12-04 19:30:00 America/New_York Simple Gifting Come and create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list! Main Library - Piano Space

Main Library

Piano Space

Come and create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list!

Come create small, simple crafts that you can then gift to someone on your holiday list. Or, of course, you can always keep them to enjoy yourself! Create homemade bath products from simple, everyday ingredients and spread the joy this holiday season.

Adults only; registration is required. Please contact Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with any questions. 

AGE GROUP: | Senior (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed
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The Main Library is located on Church Street in Dedham Square. In addition to traditional library material, the Main Library also houses town archives, the Dedham Collection.

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