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Quilt with scissors and thread spools

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Youth Quilting Bee

In-Person Program
2026-01-28 15:30:00 2026-01-28 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Youth Quilting Bee Participants will learn and work together to create a group quilt that will be submitted and displayed at the LA County Fair Home Arts competition. Learn how to operate a sewing machine and the basics of putting together a quilt. For ages 10 - 17 Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 28
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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Participants will learn and work together to create a group quilt that will be submitted and displayed at the LA County Fair Home Arts competition. Learn how to operate a sewing machine and the basics of putting together a quilt. For ages 10 - 17

Participation Rules:

  • All quilters must be 10-17 years old
  • Quilters must return a filled out permission slip to participate in the program
  • The quilt that is created will become property of LA County Library
  • The quilt will be displayed at the LA County Fair Competitions Hall from May 7 - May 31, 2026
  • The quilt may be displayed at the library at staff's discretion
  • Participation in all three quilting bee sessions is not required, but is recommended to gain the full experience of quilt-making 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Claremont Helen Renwick Library
Phone: 909.621.4902
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Mon, Oct 26 Closed
Tue, Oct 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 Closed
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About the branch

Claremont Library was founded in 1914. It has been at its current location since 1928. The present building opened on April 25, 1975. The Friends of the Claremont Public Library was founded in 1957.

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