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Library offers quilt appraisal, program
Donna Skvarla, a certified appraiser with the American Quilter's Society, will present a program on quilt history and evaluation at the Shawnee Public Library 7 p.m. March 25.

Following the free program, Skvarla will conduct individual quilt appraisals for $25 each. Each appraisal is private and takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Proceeds from the appraisals will go to the Friends of the Shawnee Public Library.

Skvarla, the former director of Library Development for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, is a member of the American Quilter's Society, Central Oklahoma Quilter's Guild, Quilt Preservation Society, American Quilt Study Group, National Quilt Association, and Oklahoma Quilters State Organization.

Registration is encouraged for Skvarla's program and required for private quilt appraisals. To schedule an appraisal time or to get more information about the program, contact the library at 275-6353.