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Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

sun catcher craft

Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.

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Anything Goes Art!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your inventive spirit.  Our closet cleanout leads to this open-ended art opportunity which has no directions, no assumptions, and n...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your inventive spirit.  Our closet cleanout leads to this open-ended art opportunity which has no directions, no assumptions, and no rules.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

arts and crafts

Paint Along Afternoon

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own sloth painting.  Grades 1st to 8th.Registration is requir...

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Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own sloth painting. 

 

arts and crafts

Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. As supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.Feburary - Creative Collaging (Mi...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. As supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.

first Friday art

First Friday Art

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. This month: Make some April flowers based on the work of American a...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

This month: Make some April flowers based on the work of American artist Georgia O'Keeffe. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

bookmark

Bookmark of the Month: Sharpie Tie-Dye

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month using a sharpie tie-dye technique.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month using a sharpie tie-dye technique.

paint along

Paint Along for Adults

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own African Elephant painting. Registration is required. Participant...

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Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own African Elephant painting. 

teen workshop

Tuesday Teen Workshop

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to regis...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

crochet

Catching on to Crochet

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

stem club

Thursday Stem Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

arts and crafts

DIY Shoe Charms

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Design your very own shoe charms to customize your crocs! Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 472-2600 to register. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Design your very own shoe charms to customize your crocs! Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 472-2600 to register. 

friday crafts

Friday After School Crafts

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

poetry journal

DIY Poetry Journal

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Get inspired for National Poetry Month and decorate your own journal to record your poems and thoughts. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get inspired for National Poetry Month and decorate your own journal to record your poems and thoughts. While supplies last.

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Origami Workshop

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes. You can follo...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes.

sit and stitch

Sit 'n Stitch

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

arts and crafts

Votive Glass Painting Night

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome in the spring season by painting your very own glass votive candle holder! We will be using special glass paint to make our very own designs and try our hand at faux mosaic...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Welcome in the spring season by painting your very own glass votive candle holder! We will be using special glass paint to make our very own designs and try our hand at faux mosaic styles to create pieces you'll love.

teen workshop

Tuesday Teen Workshop

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to regis...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

crafting for adults

Crafting for Adults: Window Cling Suncatcher

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Color a vinyl window cling suncatcher. Adults only.

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Color a vinyl window cling suncatcher. Adults only.

arts and crafts

Teen Art Lab: Soap Carving

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Who knew that the good, old-fashioned bar of Ivory could be used as an art supply?  This super easy craft is exactly as it sounds and a fun way to explore making something 3D....

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Who knew that the good, old-fashioned bar of Ivory could be used as an art supply?  This super easy craft is exactly as it sounds and a fun way to explore making something 3D.  No experience necessary.  Bring a friend!

stem club

Thursday Stem Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

easter eggs

3D Pen Easter Eggs

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to use a 3D pen and create your own 3D easter egg! For ages 10+. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to use a 3D pen and create your own 3D easter egg! For ages 10+. Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot. 

up cycled crafts

Upcycled Craft: Book Flower

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Let's make something new and beautiful from an old, discarded book!  This month, we'll make a book flower to show off on a shelf at home.Registration is recommended to ensure ...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Let's make something new and beautiful from an old, discarded book!  This month, we'll make a book flower to show off on a shelf at home.

Registration is recommended to ensure adequate supplies. 

friday crafts

Friday After School Crafts

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.