This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Make It! Solder a Robot 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen, Adult Union Mills Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Make It! Solder a Robot 4:00pm - 5:30pm Union Mills Branch Library Branch: Union Mills Branch Room: UM-Meeting Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Learn the basics of soldering by following step by step to make your very own battery-powered, illuminating robot to take home!
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Sewing Open Lab 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Sewing Open Lab 6:00pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Let's sew! Gather on the second Tuesdays of the month for an evening of sewing, friends, and skill sharing. Bring a project that you're currently working on or start a new one with us! 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 12 2025 Wed Make It! Lathe Salt and Pepper Shakers 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Make It! Lathe Salt and Pepper Shakers 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange At Capacity Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Work together with a loved one or a member of your household to turn a salt and pepper shaker on the wood lathe! Keep it for yourselves or give them as a gift set. One kit per couple - ages 12 and up. 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 "6-11" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu No-Sew Tie Heart Pillows 4:00pm - 5:30pm 6-11, Teen Kingsford Heights Branch This event is in the "6-11" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu No-Sew Tie Heart Pillows 4:00pm - 5:30pm Kingsford Heights Branch Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch Age Group: 6-11, Teen Program Description: Local Interests, Maker Event Details: With Valentine's Day right around the corner, there is still time to create a personalized, handmade valentine gift for the special someone in your life!
Feb 17 2025 Mon President's Day All Day All Branches Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing President's 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 18 2025 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 18 2025 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 2025 Wed Make It! Lathe Salt and Pepper Shakers 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Make It! Lathe Salt and Pepper Shakers 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Work together with a loved one or a member of your household to turn a salt and pepper shaker on the wood lathe! Keep it for yourselves or give them as a gift set. One kit per couple - ages 12 and up. 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 20 2025 Thu Learn It! Dollhouse Miniatures 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Learn It! Dollhouse Miniatures 2:00pm - 4:00pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Learn all about historical dollhouse miniatures from local artist, Susan Bukowski. 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 21 2025 Fri Make It! Sew a Reusable Grocery Tote 10:00am - 12:00pm Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Make It! Sew a Reusable Grocery Tote 10:00am - 12:00pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Reusable shopping bags are durable, washable, and good for the environment. Learn how to use the sewing machine and other sewing tools to create your very own bag! 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 25 2025 Tue Intro to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Intro to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet or need a refresher on the basics? Join us for this introductory class where you'll learn how to get started.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Make It! Laser Cut Notebook Holder 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Make It! Laser Cut Notebook Holder 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn the basics of laser cutting, engraving, and living hinges to create a notebook holder! Learn how to import images to the laser cutter, learn the technique of living hinges, and leave this class with your own laser-cut creation. 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 27 2025 Thu Make It! Solder Sculptures 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Make It! Solder Sculptures 6:00pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Solder your very own desktop sculpture using upcycled materials! Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products or unwanted materials into a new product. 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. Mar 4 2025 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 4 2025 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 "Teen" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Teen Engineering Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Teen Engineering Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Teen Program Description: Maker, STEAM Event Details: Dive into the world of engineering with hands-on activities. Explore the exciting possibilities of microcontrollers, master the precision of CNC machines and mini lathes, and even build a can crusher!
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu 3D Printing Meetup - Modeling with Fusion 360 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu 3D Printing Meetup - Modeling with Fusion 360 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Learn how to make a box and more in Fusion 360, a free 3D modeling software. 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 "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Sewing Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Sewing Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Let's sew! Gather on the second Tuesdays of the month for an evening of sewing, friends, and skill sharing. Bring a project that you're currently working on or start a new one with us! 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. Mar 13 2025 Thu Lathe Bottle Stopper 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Lathe Bottle Stopper 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come learn how to make a bottle stopper on the lathe. Learn about the different parts of the lathe, how it works, and the tools used to create on the lathe. 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 "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon Laser/CNC Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 17 2025 Mon Laser/CNC Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Make time for making by joining us on the third Monday of each month to focus on using the laser cutter/engraver and CNC machines. 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. Mar 18 2025 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 18 2025 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 "Family" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Springtime Blossoms: Storytime and Craft 10:00am - 11:00am Family Fish Lake Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Springtime Blossoms: Storytime and Craft 10:00am - 11:00am Fish Lake Branch Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch Room: FL-Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Description: Maker, Storytime Event Details: Come and celebrate the start of spring!
This event is in the "6-11" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Rosie the Riveter Challenge - Build a Cardboard Robot 2:00pm - 4:00pm 6-11 LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "6-11" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Rosie the Riveter Challenge - Build a Cardboard Robot 2:00pm - 4:00pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: 6-11 Program Description: Maker Event Details: Participants will learn about the iconic Rosie the Riveter. Young engineers will practice using measuring tools and use hand tools to design and build a cardboard robot. 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Woodworking Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Woodworking Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Make time for making by joining us on the fourth Monday of each month to focus on woodworking. Whether you're just starting or an experienced woodworker, this is the opportunity to learn and share with fellow enthusiasts. 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. Mar 25 2025 Tue Intro to Knitting 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Intro to Knitting 6:00pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Waitlist Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or need a refresher on the basics? Join us for this introductory class where you'll learn how to get started.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Intro to Knitting 10:00am - 11:30am Adult LPCPL Exchange Open Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 27 2025 Thu Intro to Knitting 10:00am - 11:30am LPCPL Exchange Open Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Adult Program Description: Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or need a refresher on the basics? Join us for this introductory class where you'll learn how to get started.