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Screen Printing with Inkscape & Cricut
2022-05-04 18:00:00 2022-05-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Screen Printing with Inkscape & Cricut Create a simple design using Inkscape (or draw it on paper with a marker, and trace it), and make a screen printing template from it, which you can use to make paper prints or t-shirts. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Maker Space

Wednesday, May 04
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-05-04 18:00:00 2022-05-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Screen Printing with Inkscape & Cricut Create a simple design using Inkscape (or draw it on paper with a marker, and trace it), and make a screen printing template from it, which you can use to make paper prints or t-shirts. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Maker Space

Create a simple design using Inkscape (or draw it on paper with a marker, and trace it), and make a screen printing template from it, which you can use to make paper prints or t-shirts.

Create a simple design using Inkscape (or draw it on paper with a marker, and trace it), and make a screen printing template from it, which you can use to make paper prints or t-shirts.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace |

Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
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Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 10:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join us for adult coloring while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, and coffee cake!
Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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ESL Wednesday Mornings
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Fri, May 02, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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ESL Monday Afternoons
Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Meditation: Awaken the Light Within
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Adult Book Discussion
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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ESL Monday Afternoons
Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.
DOTS!
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 9:30pm
Help us make a project inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this collaborative playful art project.
Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
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Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.
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Fri, May 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.
DOTS!
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Help us make a project inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this collaborative playful art project.
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Darlene Greaves Conference Room
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Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.
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Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
Chalk it up to Character
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Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.
Ready, Set, Summer! Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 9:30pm
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ESL Monday Afternoons
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
ESL classes for adults
Ready, Set, Summer! Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 9:30pm
Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.
Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
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Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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Ready, Set, Summer! Scavenger Hunt
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Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.
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ESL Wednesday Mornings
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Learn the basics of decoupaging and design your own unique plate to take home.
This event is full
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Join us to make an embroidery hoop organizer using colorful fabrics and requires no sewing! It's a great way to neatly store your letters or notes.
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Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.
Thursday Evening Tech Help
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
Ready, Set, Summer! Scavenger Hunt
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Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.
Ready, Set, Summer! Scavenger Hunt
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Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.
Fun Factory Saturday
Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.
Ready, Set, Summer! Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 9:30pm
Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.
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Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
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This event is full
Tuesday Tech Help
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!
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