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This event is in the "Adult" group

Sew a Key Fob

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Use the sewing machine to create a custom key fob! We'll review the basics of the machine and learn about fusible interfacing, as well as how to sew with accessories like swivel clasps. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the sewing machine to create a custom key fob! We'll review the basics of the machine and learn about fusible interfacing, as well as how to sew with accessories like swivel clasps. 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cricut Craft: Valentine's Cards

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

The Cricut is a helpful tool for customized designs, decorations, and gifts—even Valentine's Day cards!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

The Cricut is a helpful tool for customized designs, decorations, and gifts—even Valentine's Day cards!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Cosplay 101: 3D Printing

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen

Love cosplay and costumes but not sure where to start? Come to Cosplay 101, where we'll cover the basics to help you bring your character to life!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Love cosplay and costumes but not sure where to start? Come to Cosplay 101, where we'll cover the basics to help you bring your character to life!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Faux Stained Glass Hearts

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Celebrate Love Your Library Month by creating a faux stained glass heart! Learn how to layer vibrant colors, outline designs, and mimic the glow of real stained glass. 

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate Love Your Library Month by creating a faux stained glass heart! Learn how to layer vibrant colors, outline designs, and mimic the glow of real stained glass. 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Creative Kids: Winter Olympics

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Kids 6-11

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill! Each activity is specially designed to ignite your imagination and let your creativity run wild. 

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill! Each activity is specially designed to ignite your imagination and let your creativity run wild. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sewing and Fiber Arts Workshop

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Spend an evening sewing, socializing, and sharing skills.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Spend an evening sewing, socializing, and sharing skills.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen

Calling all problem solvers! Enter the Pi-Powered Badge-Off to create a wearable device that tackles a real-world challenge or meaningfully improves someone’s quality of life.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Calling all problem solvers! Enter the Pi-Powered Badge-Off to create a wearable device that tackles a real-world challenge or meaningfully improves someone’s quality of life.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sew a Rope Bowl

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn the basics of sewing with straight and zigzag stitches as you transform cotton rope into a practical and eye-catching bowl. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing with straight and zigzag stitches as you transform cotton rope into a practical and eye-catching bowl. 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

This event is in the "Family" group

Laser Cut/Engrave Valentines

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

Presidents' Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
This event is in the "Adult" group

Design Winter Lanterns

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Design winter-themed lanterns using Cricut, 3D printing, or laser cutting software. View example projects from each machine and decide which method you'd like for your lantern! 

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Design winter-themed lanterns using Cricut, 3D printing, or laser cutting software. View example projects from each machine and decide which method you'd like for your lantern! 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cricut Corner: Infusible Ink

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Interested in learning more about the Cricut? Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, join fellow crafters on the third Thursday each month to share tips and tricks, chat, and work on projects. 

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about the Cricut? Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, join fellow crafters on the third Thursday each month to share tips and tricks, chat, and work on projects. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Wood Turn a Handline

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family

Learn the basics of the lathe and drill press as you shape and assemble a handline. 

Please bring your own hooks and tackle to complete your kit.  

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the lathe and drill press as you shape and assemble a handline. 

Please bring your own hooks and tackle to complete your kit.  

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fundamentals of Fabric Selection

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Shopping for fabric or yarn online can be overwhelming, especially when you can't feel the material in person.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Shopping for fabric or yarn online can be overwhelming, especially when you can't feel the material in person.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen

Calling all problem solvers! Enter the Pi-Powered Badge-Off to create a wearable device that tackles a real-world challenge or meaningfully improves someone’s quality of life.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Calling all problem solvers! Enter the Pi-Powered Badge-Off to create a wearable device that tackles a real-world challenge or meaningfully improves someone’s quality of life.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Button It Up

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to replace a missing or loose button, sew buttonholes, and attach buttons using a sewing machine through step-by-step demonstrations.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn how to replace a missing or loose button, sew buttonholes, and attach buttons using a sewing machine through step-by-step demonstrations.

This event is in the "Family" group

3D Pixel Puzzle

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family

Create a pixelated puzzle complete with 3D printed pieces you can assemble yourself! 

You’ll be introduced to MakerWorld and can watch a demonstration of the Bambu A1 Minis, seeing how the puzzle bases and pieces are printed.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Create a pixelated puzzle complete with 3D printed pieces you can assemble yourself! 

You’ll be introduced to MakerWorld and can watch a demonstration of the Bambu A1 Minis, seeing how the puzzle bases and pieces are printed.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon

All Day
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Maker Monday - Inspiring Artists (Part 1)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're paying homage to famous female artists. In this first part, we'll learn about Georgia O' Keeffe and paint an abstract canvas inspired by her love for flowers using acrylics and oil pastels. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're paying homage to famous female artists. In this first part, we'll learn about Georgia O' Keeffe and paint an abstract canvas inspired by her love for flowers using acrylics and oil pastels. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon - MAR10 Day

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Make your own kart and take turns playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kingdom Battle and Mario Sparks on our Nintendo Switch Cart! 

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Games and Play, Maker
Event Details:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Make your own kart and take turns playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kingdom Battle and Mario Sparks on our Nintendo Switch Cart! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon

All Day
Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.