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March 8, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: Craftfails and the Lessons Learned (from Christie G.)

Everyone has good times and bad times with programs- and crafts are no exception.  In over ten years of teen services experience, I have had many craft fails.  But these are my top 5, and the lessons I learned from them.  Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes (or at least get a laugh). MYTH: […]

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