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Cosplay 101: Working with Worbla

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
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!

Good Friday

All Day
All Branches
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

Lathe Basics

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn all about the lathe, including safety precautions, parts of the machine, materials and supplies, and turning techniques. Each class can be taken on its own or combined with others to build a deeper, more comprehensive understanding.

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

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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 "Everyone" group

Cricut Design Space Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon - Sew a Felt Postage Stamp

12:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Put your hand‑sewing skills to the test in this sweet, beginner‑friendly project! You’ll create an adorable strawberry postage stamp made entirely out of felt.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tinkercad Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Tinkercad can be in our beginner-friendly class! We'll help you turn your ideas into simple 3D designs and teach you the essential features and techniques for creating models ready for 3D printing.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sewing and Fiber Arts Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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 "Everyone" group

Spring 3D Printing and Resin Printing Designs

5:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover what 3D printing can do in this quick and beginner‑friendly intro class! You’ll learn where to find safe, reliable 3D‑print files, what sites to download them from, and how to choose models that will actually print well.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Inkscape Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

This event is in the "Adult" group

All About Machine Embroidery

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how fun and approachable machine embroidery can be in our beginner‑friendly class! We’ll cover everything you need to get started.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Lathe Basics

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn all about the lathe, including safety precautions, parts of the machine, materials and supplies, and turning techniques. Each class can be taken on its own or combined with others to build a deeper, more comprehensive understanding.

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

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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 "Everyone" group

Cricut Design Space Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sew a Side-Seam Pocket

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Have you ever bought a new skirt or dress only to discover it didn't have pockets? At this program, you will learn how to add a pocket to the side-seam of your clothing.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Leatherworking Basics: Tooling

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn about the different types of leather, how to choose the right one, with an added focus on more advanced techniques and professional tools to elevate your projects.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tinkercad Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Tinkercad can be in our beginner-friendly class! We'll help you turn your ideas into simple 3D designs and teach you the essential features and techniques for creating models ready for 3D printing.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sewing and Fiber Arts Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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 "Everyone" group

Inkscape Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cosplay 101: Painting Props

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
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

Lathe Basics

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn all about the lathe, including safety precautions, parts of the machine, materials and supplies, and turning techniques. Each class can be taken on its own or combined with others to build a deeper, more comprehensive understanding.

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

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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 "Everyone" group

Cricut Design Space Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon - Sew Rope Coasters

12:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

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

Learn the basics of sewing and transform cotton rope into accessories for your home. You will leave with new sewing skills and a new set of coasters!