This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Sew a Key Fob 10:30am–11:30am Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Sew a Key Fob 10:30am–11:30am LPCPL Exchange Waitlist 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 "Adult" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Cricut Craft: Valentine's Cards 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Cricut Craft: Valentine's Cards 5:30pm–7:30pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 6 2026 Fri Cosplay 101: 3D Printing 3:30pm–5:30pm Teen LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Cosplay 101: 3D Printing 3:30pm–5:30pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Faux Stained Glass Hearts 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Union Mills Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Faux Stained Glass Hearts 10:00am–12:00pm Union Mills Branch 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 Feb 9 2026 Mon Creative Kids: Winter Olympics 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids 6-11 Union Mills Branch This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Creative Kids: Winter Olympics 4:00pm–5:00pm Union Mills Branch 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Sewing and Fiber Arts Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Sewing and Fiber Arts Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 "Teen" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop 5:30pm–7:00pm Teen LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop 5:30pm–7:00pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Sew a Rope Bowl 6:00pm–7:30pm Everyone LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Sew a Rope Bowl 6:00pm–7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Laser Cut/Engrave Valentines 10:00am–12:00pm Family LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Family" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Laser Cut/Engrave Valentines 10:00am–12:00pm LPCPL Exchange 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.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents' Day All Day All Branches Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents' Day All Day 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Design Winter Lanterns 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Design Winter Lanterns 5:30pm–7:30pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 "Adult" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Cricut Corner: Infusible Ink 5:30pm–7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Cricut Corner: Infusible Ink 5:30pm–7:30pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 23 2026 Mon Wood Turn a Handline 6:00pm–8:00pm Family LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Wood Turn a Handline 6:00pm–8:00pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Fundamentals of Fabric Selection 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Fundamentals of Fabric Selection 6:00pm–7:00pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop 5:30pm–7:00pm Teen LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop 5:30pm–7:00pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 27 2026 Fri Button It Up 10:30am–11:30am Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Button It Up 10:30am–11:30am LPCPL Exchange 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 Feb 28 2026 Sat 3D Pixel Puzzle 10:00am–12:00pm Family LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Family" group Feb 28 2026 Sat 3D Pixel Puzzle 10:00am–12:00pm LPCPL Exchange 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 Mar 5 2026 Thu Crafternoon 12:00pm–6:00pm Everyone Coolspring Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Crafternoon 12:00pm–6:00pm Coolspring Branch 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 Mar 6 2026 Fri Crafternoon All Day Everyone Hanna Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 6 2026 Fri Crafternoon All Day Hanna Branch 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 Mar 9 2026 Mon Maker Monday - Inspiring Artists (Part 1) 4:00pm–5:30pm Adult Hanna Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Maker Monday - Inspiring Artists (Part 1) 4:00pm–5:30pm Hanna Branch Open 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Crafternoon - MAR10 Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Everyone Kingsford Heights Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Crafternoon - MAR10 Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Kingsford Heights Branch 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed Crafternoon All Day Everyone Union Mills Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Crafternoon All Day Union Mills Branch 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.