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Comic Cuffs and Clips

Grades 2-6
2025-09-23 15:00:00 2025-09-23 15:45:00 America/Chicago Comic Cuffs and Clips Get ready for Comic Con with a beaded bracelet or backpack charm clip you create with classic comic characters. The same program is offered at 3 and 4 pm, please sign up for only one time. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A/B

Tuesday, September 23
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-23 15:00:00 2025-09-23 15:45:00 America/Chicago Comic Cuffs and Clips Get ready for Comic Con with a beaded bracelet or backpack charm clip you create with classic comic characters. The same program is offered at 3 and 4 pm, please sign up for only one time. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A/B

Get ready for Comic Con with a beaded bracelet or backpack charm clip you create with classic comic characters. The same program is offered at 3 and 4 pm, please sign up for only one time.

Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders and begins Friday, August 22, 9am. If space is available, non-cardholders may register 3 days prior to the start of the event.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Arts & Crafts |

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