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Knit Wits

Yarn Bomb the Library
2025-06-09 10:00:00 2025-06-09 10:30:00 America/Chicago Knit Wits Niles-Maine District Library - Board Room

Monday, June 09
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-09 10:00:00 2025-06-09 10:30:00 America/Chicago Knit Wits Niles-Maine District Library - Board Room

Knitting and crocheting are good for the mind and body and best enjoyed in a group! Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us in showing off new projects, exchanging ideas and sharing resources!

Calling all knitters and crocheters! We’re transforming the Library into a space-themed yarn explosion — and we need your help! Our goal is to collect 200 handmade stars and space-themed creations.

Yarn Bomb the Library- Stars, Planets, Rockets, Aliens!

TAGS: | Crafts & Making |

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Library Closed
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Library Closed)
Tue, May 27 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 28 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 29 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 30 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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