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Leatherworking

with Undercover Popular

2026-09-15 16:00:00 2026-09-15 17:00:00 America/New_York Leatherworking Create your own bookmark or bracelet out of leather. Customize with fun images, emojis and letters, dye the leather a color of your choosing, and buff for a smooth finish. Ages 12-18 recommended. Francis Branch - The Silo Room

Tuesday, September 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Francis Branch

The Silo Room

Create your own bookmark or bracelet out of leather. Customize with fun images, emojis and letters, dye the leather a color of your choosing, and buff for a smooth finish. Ages 12-18 recommended.

A professional leatherworking artist will show you how to use tools to create your own bookmark or bracelet out of genuine leather. You will use debossing techniques (almost like a stamp), dye the leather a color of your choosing, and buff for a smooth finish. 

ARTIST BIO FOR ELIZABETH O’LEARY OF UNDERCOVER POPULAR

Indiana Leather Artist Elizabeth O’Leary has spent the past several years
transforming her skills from the digital world to physical craftsmanship.
Originally a video producer and writer in Chicago, O’Leary blended her
creative storytelling skills with her 10 years of upcycled mixed media
collage experience, bringing about a perfect marriage of her two passions.
O’Leary’s evolution into leatherworking introduced another element to
further extend the range of her creative expression. Her use of collage
challenges the boundaries of traditional leather making in new ways. By
utilizing upcycled and found objects, punctuated with unique hardware, she
tells stories through her creatively handmade leather fashion handbags,
jewelry and accessories.
Her work is inspired by funky geometric shapes, superior craftsmanship and
graphic composition. Using old world techniques combined with an eye for
today’s vibe, her work is focused on creating bold, beautiful and layered
pieces that showcase her love of classic style with a touch of whimsy.
Custom orders gladly accepted.

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AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

Francis Branch

Phone: 574-282-4641

Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed

About the branch

Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, outdoor patio

Upcoming events

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Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!

Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Play, trade, win. Catch ‘em all! Make a Pokemon themed craft, target pokemon in the live action catch encounter space, and play with other enthusiasts. All level players welcome.

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Silo Room
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Learn how electrons flow through conductors to create electricity. Work together to make a giant circuit, build Squishy Circuits and Snap Circuits. One hour program; ages 8–12 recommended.

Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Silo Room
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Sit and stitch with us at the Library! You’ll learn basics like setting up a hoop and threading needles and embroidery stitches of all shapes and sizes: straight, decorative, and knots.

Thu, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
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Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted at the Francis Branch.

Tue, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!