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How-To Fest: Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Morton Grove Public Library

Fun for the whole family at How-To Fest at the Morton Grove Public Library on Sunday, September 14 from 1pm-3pm!

Bring the whole family to How-To Fest on Sunday, September 14th from 1pm-3pm at the Morton Grove Public Library. Local businesses and community members will be demonstrating “how to” do everything from making felted soap and homemade pasta, to square dancing and yoga at this all-ages event. With family-friendly games, food vendors, and a book sale, there will be something for everyone!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Family-Friendly Games

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

How to Tie a Fishing Fly, Chicago Fly Fishers

How to Get Smokey Eyes with Makeup, Karen Koenig

How to Select the Best Craft Beer, Chef Patrick McSherry

How to Create a Maker Space at Home, Kim Moldofsky (the Maker Mom)

How to Take Better Photos of Your Family, Karin O’Brien Photography

How to Become a Sugar Detective, Amy DiBasilio from Real Kids Rising

How to Craft with Paper Quilling, Jill Wehrheim

How to Fix Household Items with Sugru, MGPL

How to Throw a Sensory Play Party, Courage To Connect Therapeutic Center

How to Access Community Information with of Geography Technologies, Village of Morton Grove GIS Specialists

How to Use Practical Self Defense, Villari’s Martial Arts

How to Make Homemade Pasta, Chef Patrick McSherry

How to Safely Interact with Dogs, Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

How to Do Magic Tricks, Magic of Gary Kantor

How to Gain Confidence by Public Speaking, Murad Shah

How to Create Origami, Vijay Shah

How to Make Felted Soap, Shari Pontillo from Twisted Fiber Studio

How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy, Dr. Baboulas from North Shore Center of Dental Health

How to Fix Household Items with Sugru, MGPL

How to Make Your Living Space Look and Feel Better, Sydney Wiley from Coldwell Banker

How to Use Icing Techniques to Decorate a Cake, Chef Jing Palasigue from Cake ‘n Crumbs

How to Make a Sit-Upon, Parkview Girl Scout Troop

How to Square Dance, Glenview Square Dance Club

How to Be Scary, Fear City Chicago

How to Improve Your Health with Yoga, Seema Chandarana

How to Purchase and Prepare Fresh Fish, Nancy Burhop from Burhop’s Seafood Stores

Call 847-929-5101 or visit www.mgpl.orgfor more information. See you at How-To Fest on Sunday, September 14th!

Morton Grove Public Library / 6140 Lincoln Ave / 847-965-4220 /www.mgpl.org

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