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National Craft Month

March 26, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Crafting: It’s not just about the duct tape

If you do craft programs at your library, you know it’s a great way to bring people in and bump up your attendance statistics.  But crafting and libraries are an ideal match for many less selfish reasons as well.  As National Craft Month comes to a close, let’s reflect on what crafts can bring to […]

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