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Registration opens:
May 22nd, 2026

Make and Take Craft: Beaded Garden Stakes
2026-06-10 12:00:00 2026-06-10 13:30:00 America/Chicago Make and Take Craft: Beaded Garden Stakes Add a splash of sparkle to your garden or potted plant with these dazzling garden stakes! Mix, match, and thread beads into a pattern that’s uniquely yours. Watch your space shine with color. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Wednesday, June 10
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-10 12:00:00 2026-06-10 13:30:00 America/Chicago Make and Take Craft: Beaded Garden Stakes Add a splash of sparkle to your garden or potted plant with these dazzling garden stakes! Mix, match, and thread beads into a pattern that’s uniquely yours. Watch your space shine with color. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Elk Grove Village Public Library

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Add a splash of sparkle to your garden or potted plant with these dazzling garden stakes! Mix, match, and thread beads into a pattern that’s uniquely yours. Watch your space shine with color.

Sign up to make a fun craft, perfect for gift giving or to add to your own decor.

Each craft can be completed in approximately 30 minutes.

All supplies provided for this class.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
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