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Teen Drop-in Craft: Woven African Kente Bookmarks
2025-02-03 00:00:00 2025-02-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Teen Drop-in Craft: Woven African Kente Bookmarks Drop into the library to create your own woven bookmark, reflecting the rich colors and meanings associated with Kente patterns. Barnegat Branch -

Monday, February 03
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Add to Calendar 2025-02-03 00:00:00 2025-02-03 23:59:00 America/New_York Teen Drop-in Craft: Woven African Kente Bookmarks Drop into the library to create your own woven bookmark, reflecting the rich colors and meanings associated with Kente patterns. Barnegat Branch -

Drop into the library to create your own woven bookmark, reflecting the rich colors and meanings associated with Kente patterns.

African Kente fabric is a symbol of cultural identity and pride in many West African communities. Use vibrant yarns to learn basic weaving techniques and create your own woven bookmark, reflecting the rich colors and meanings associated with Kente patterns.

Available in the Teen Zone while supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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