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Reimagining Recyclables: Water Bottle Sun Catchers

Name: Reimagining Recyclables: Water Bottle Sun Catchers
Start: 2026-07-22T20:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-22T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch

Turn empty water bottles into sun catchers at East Branch. Free craft session on July 22 from 3:30 to 5 PM.

When: Wed · Jul 22; 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Milwaukee Public Library - East Branch; East Side, Milwaukee
Cost: Free; 6–12

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Learn how to give new life to an empty water bottle by turning it into a recycled sun catcher! July 22, 2026, 3:30pm–5pm · At East Branch · Free.

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