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Black History Month: Galaxy Macramé Keychains

with Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker
2026-02-28 14:00:00 2026-02-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Galaxy Macramé Keychains For ages 6 to 12. Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, with a hands-on workshop! Create galaxy-themed macramé keychains inspired by her journey. All materials provided. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Saturday, February 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 14:00:00 2026-02-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month: Galaxy Macramé Keychains For ages 6 to 12. Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, with a hands-on workshop! Create galaxy-themed macramé keychains inspired by her journey. All materials provided. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 6 to 12. Celebrate Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, with a hands-on workshop! Create galaxy-themed macramé keychains inspired by her journey. All materials provided.

Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture & Heritage | Arts & Entertainment |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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