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Teen Craft to Go: Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last...

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

This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

arts and crafts

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

arts and crafts

Fall Watercolor Resist

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Just a simple opportunity to exercise your creativity.  Wax pastels + watercolor paint = a fun time AND a beautiful end project!  This is open to all ages and all ability...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Just a simple opportunity to exercise your creativity.  Wax pastels + watercolor paint = a fun time AND a beautiful end project!  This is open to all ages and all ability levels.  Drop in.

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.

arts and crafts

Diamond Art Coasters

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

shadowbox

Winter Shadowbox

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kick off the holiday season with us! Before the hubbub and commercialism get overwhelming, grab a friend or two to enjoy a slow morning of crafting at the library. It's free!  ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kick off the holiday season with us! Before the hubbub and commercialism get overwhelming, grab a friend or two to enjoy a slow morning of crafting at the library. It's free!  We will be assembling 3D paper shadowboxes.

arts and crafts

Teen Craft To Go: Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament

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

In December we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies las...

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

In December we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

arts and crafts

Embroidery Hoop Ornament - craft to go for adults!

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month, pick up an embroidery hoop ornament craft kit to complete at home! While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, pick up an embroidery hoop ornament craft kit to complete at home! While supplies last. 

polar bear

Crafts to Go: Paper Plate Polar Bears

12/02/2024 @ 10:00am to 12/14/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Stop by the information desk to pick up a polar bear craft to go kit!Great for ages 2 to 6. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the information desk to pick up a polar bear craft to go kit!

Great for ages 2 to 6. 

arts and crafts

Melted Crayon Candles

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Come upcycle old crayons into cute, molded candles. Registration required, as space & supplies are limited.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Come upcycle old crayons into cute, molded candles. Registration required, as space & supplies are limited.

arts and crafts

DIY Bath Bombs

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bath bombs so you can go home and relax with a soak in the tub with your own DIY bath bomb.Grades 1st to 5th.Registration is required.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bath bombs so you can go home and relax with a soak in the tub with your own DIY bath bomb.

Grades 1st to 5th.
Registration is required.

candle making

Teen Candle Making

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make your own candle - choose your scents, melt the wax, even design your own candle label! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us to make your own candle - choose your scents, melt the wax, even design your own candle label! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

holiday gifts

Homemade Holiday Gifts

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Save some money by making some unique gifts this holiday season!  At this event, you’ll get ideas and instructions for creating homemade presents, and you’ll even get to try o...

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: 15
Event Details:

Save some money by making some unique gifts this holiday season!  At this event, you’ll get ideas and instructions for creating homemade presents, and you’ll even get to try one out for yourself. 

arts and crafts

First Friday Art

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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.

teen author fair

Teen Craft & Local Author Fair

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages
Event Details:

Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and authors in the community will be selling a wide varie...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and 

authors in the community will be selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items.

arts and crafts

Cocoa and Crafts Night

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Stay warm and cozy at the Lincoln Branch Library! Sit down and enjoy the holiday specials of your favorite shows like Wild Kratts and Bluey with a cup of hot cocoa, decorate your m...

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

Stay warm and cozy at the Lincoln Branch Library!

learn at the library

Learn Something at the Library: Resin Ornaments

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to work with UV resin as we create simple ornaments you can hang on your tree or in a window.  

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to work with UV resin as we create simple ornaments you can hang on your tree or in a window.  

crafts for adults

Crafting for Adults: Recycled Paperback Book Tree

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

December - Recycled Paperback Book Tree

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

December - Recycled Paperback Book Tree

book wreath

✧°˖. Book-Page Wreaths .°˖✧

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Looking for some book-themed holiday decor in your home, but don't know where to start? Come on in to enjoy some hot coco and warmth inside at the Main library to make book-page wr...

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

Looking for some book-themed holiday decor in your home, but don't know where to start? Come on in to enjoy some hot coco and warmth inside at the Main library to make book-page wreaths with us!

masterpieces at main

Masterpieces at Main: Flannel Handwarmers or BYOProject!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Keep your own hands warm or pass along to a friend!  We're going to end the year on a simple note.  Join us for a fun morning of crafting.  Learn how to make some su...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Keep your own hands warm or pass along to a friend!  We're going to end the year on a simple note.  Join us for a fun morning of crafting.  Learn how to make some super easy handwarmers, or bring a project you are trying to finish.

gingerbread

Gingerbread House Construction!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things together! And, of course, EAT :) 

Winter Snowglobe Craft

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 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:

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will ...

Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will be limited.

DIY Bath Bombs

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have too much stress in your life? Are you looking for a calming activity? Drop in and make some fragrant, relaxing bath bombs. All materials are provided. While supplies la...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you have too much stress in your life? Are you looking for a calming activity? Drop in and make some fragrant, relaxing bath bombs. All materials are provided. While supplies last.

arts and crafts

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.