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Why Not Wednesdays: Shadow boxes!
2026-12-09 19:00:00 2026-12-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Why Not Wednesdays: Shadow boxes! . Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wednesday, December 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Reading Public Library

Community Room (A & B)

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Join us to learn about the Cricut machine in the Library of Things and how to use it to create a multi-piece cardstock shadow box. All materials will be provided, just show up to learn and piece it together.

This program is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Reading Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Classes & Workshops | Brochure |

Reading Public Library
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