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Teens Talk: Book Making

Thursday, November 19
7:00 pm
Virtual Event

Ages 12 - 18

Have you ever wanted to make your own book? Let's talk about it and DO it!

Perhaps you've wanted to make your own journal, flip book, or bind the novel you've been writing during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). If that's you, or if you're already a book binding expert, we've got you covered! Together we'll talk about book making, and make our own books!

SUPPLIES

Pamphlet book
-4-6 pieces of paper 5.5x8.5 inches
-1 piece of decorative paper, 5.5x12 inches (can be only 8.5 inches if that's all you have)
-embroidery floss, thick thread, thin ribbon, or something similar
-awl (optional)

Japanese Stab Binding
-10-15 pieces of paper 5.5x8.5 inches
-2 pieces of decorative paper 5.5x8.5 inches
-hole punch
-binder clips, clothes pins, or something similar
-embroidery floss, thick thread, thin ribbon, or something similar

Other supplies
-scissors
-pencil
-scrap paper
-ruler
-needle

This librarian moderated discussion will be offered on Zoom. Register by Wednesday evening, and a link to the meeting along with discussion expectations and procedures will be sent Thursday morning. Later registrants will receive a discussion link just before the program starts.

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