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Registration opens:
August 01st, 2026

Sock-a-saurus Rex
2026-08-15 14:00:00 2026-08-15 15:30:00 America/New_York Sock-a-saurus Rex Unlock your inner paleontologist and transform colorful fuzzy socks into a cuddly prehistoric creature! Charlotte Hall Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, August 15
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Charlotte Hall Library

Meeting Room

Unlock your inner paleontologist and transform colorful fuzzy socks into a cuddly prehistoric creature!

Using simple hand-sewing techniques and provided stuffing, participants will learn the basics of fabric crafting with approachable step-by-step instruction while bringing their own unique dinosaur to life. Bring your creativity and your curiosity to learn a new skill, make a new friend (or a T-Rex), and take home a one-of-a-kind plushie to keep!

This event is for tweens and teens.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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Charlotte Hall Library
Phone: 301-884-2211
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Unlock your inner paleontologist and transform colorful fuzzy socks into a cuddly prehistoric creature!
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