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Mending Workshop
2026-01-24 15:00:00 2026-01-24 18:00:00 America/Chicago Mending Workshop Start the new year off with a new skill! Bring in items to mend and learn different mending techniques. Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Saturday, January 24
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-24 15:00:00 2026-01-24 18:00:00 America/Chicago Mending Workshop Start the new year off with a new skill! Bring in items to mend and learn different mending techniques. Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Main Library

235 | Makerspace

Start the new year off with a new skill! Bring in items to mend and learn different mending techniques.

Registration is preferred, as materials and space are limited. Adults only, please!

This program will be held in the Makerspace.

For questions or to cancel your reservation, please reach out to makerspace@cals.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts |

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Main Library
Phone: 501.918.3000
Branch manager
Joe Hudak
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Main Library

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We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Branch manager
Joe Hudak
Address
100 Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.918.3000

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