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In Stitches

Sew a Starfish Plush
2026-08-07 13:00:00 2026-08-07 14:30:00 America/New_York In Stitches Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use. Elora Branch -

Friday, August 07
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.

Let's make a starfish plush together! Learn to use the sewing machine to make a cute undersea friend that can double as a pillow. Please register, space is limited. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Teens 13-18 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Art and Creation |

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Elora Branch
Phone: 519.846.0190
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Mon, Aug 03 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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Elora Branch is located in central Elora beside the post office, at the corner of Henderson and Geddes Streets. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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