Upcoming Events

Come make a geeky creation from a variety of fandoms like Marvel, Mario, F.N.A.F., etc., using perler beads! Perler art is easy to do and looks like pixelated art once completed. For high school students.

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.

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

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

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Color a vinyl window cling suncatcher. Adults only.

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!

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.

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. 

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.