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Registration opens:
September 09th, 2026

Make Your Own Mini Book

Simple Book Binding Part 2
2026-09-30 18:00:00 2026-09-30 19:30:00 America/New_York Make Your Own Mini Book Take your crafting to the next level by assembling and binding a mini book from scratch. Registration is required. Lexington Park Library - Lexington Park Makerspace

Wednesday, September 30
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Lexington Park Library

Lexington Park Makerspace

Take your crafting to the next level by assembling and binding a mini book from scratch. Registration is required.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll layer paper, fold signatures, and use traditional stitching techniques with a needle and thread to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind journal. We’ll also explore using a bone folder (or popsicle stick!) to sharpen folds and finish your book with care.

We will be using the saddle stitch technique learned last week in Make Your Own Journal:Simple Book Binding Part 1.

Let’s keep creating—one stitch at a time. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills | Books & Reading | Arts & Crafts |

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Phone: 301-863-8188
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Use our glow forge laser cutter to etch onto a slate coaster.
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