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Craft and Create

Book Art Butterfly
2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Craft and Create Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Fergus Branch -

Thursday, May 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Craft and Create Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Fergus Branch -

Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.

While enjoying the company of others, we will turn a book into a piece of art by folding the pages to create a butterfly.

Picture of book with folded pages to look like a butterfly.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Art and Creation |

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Fergus Branch
Phone: 519.843.1180
Hours
We're closed Sunday May 18 due to Victoria Day
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
(Victoria Day)
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About the branch

Fergus Branch is located in downtown Fergus by Templin Gardens. This historic Carnegie building features three floors and houses Library Administration, as well as a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
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This event is full
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Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
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Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Craft and Create - Book Art Butterfly
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
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Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
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Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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