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Cultural Crafts: Native American Heritage Month

Make an a-maize-ing corn husk doll!
2026-11-10 18:00:00 2026-11-10 19:00:00 America/Chicago Cultural Crafts: Native American Heritage Month Learn about the history & make a simple corn husk doll like the traditional dolls crafted by Indigenous cultures throughout North and South America. For children ages 8 and up. All materials provided. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Tuesday, November 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Learn about the history & make a simple corn husk doll like the traditional dolls crafted by Indigenous cultures throughout North and South America. For children ages 8 and up. All materials provided.

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural |

TAGS: | Holiday |

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