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Registration opens:
May 01st, 2026

Introduction to Calligraphy - Card Required
2026-06-02 19:00:00 2026-06-02 20:30:00 America/Chicago Introduction to Calligraphy - Card Required Learn how to write some basic lettering in this introductory session led by members of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective. Northbrook library card required. Limit one registration per card. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor

Tuesday, June 02
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-02 19:00:00 2026-06-02 20:30:00 America/Chicago Introduction to Calligraphy - Card Required Learn how to write some basic lettering in this introductory session led by members of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective. Northbrook library card required. Limit one registration per card. Northbrook Public Library - Civic Room - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Civic Room - First Floor

Learn how to write some basic lettering in this introductory session led by members of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective. Northbrook library card required. Limit one registration per card.

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