Craft a memorial pillow for your loved one at this DeKalb workshop

DeKalb Public Library to partner with Northern Illinois Hospice on Jan. 27

The Haish Memorial Library, DeKalb Public Library, in DeKalb. — The Haish Memorial Library, DeKalb Public Library, pictured Thursday, May 13, 2021, in DeKalb. (Mark Black)

January 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm CST

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will partner with Northern Illinois Hospice to host a workshop for patrons to create pillows out of a loved one’s shirt.

The free workshop will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, in the lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room of the library, 309 Oak St.

Attendees can create up to two pillows out of a T-shirt or button-down shirt. Sewers will be available to assist. Participants should not bring denim, jackets or thick fabrics.

Bereavement information and support will be provided.

Because of limited supplies, registration is required to attend. To register, visit dkpl.org.

For information, email samanthah@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.