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Afternoon Art & Aces!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

It's an afternoon of games or crafts.  Bring in a craft you are working on or just come to enjoy some games and fun.  It is a great way to get out of the house and meet with friends.

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

It's an afternoon of games or crafts.  Bring in a craft you are working on or just come to enjoy some games and fun.  It is a great way to get out of the house and meet with friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Thursday Special

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?

Join us every other month for our ADULT

THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!

Sit, relax and do a special craft project.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?

Join us every other month for our ADULT

THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!

Sit, relax and do a special craft project.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

A Common Thread

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning Watercolor Painting for Adults

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This class is designed for beginning painters. I'm a self-taught artist excited to share what I've learned with you!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for beginning painters. I'm a self-taught artist excited to share what I've learned with you!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

K-Pop Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us this month to D.I.Y. K-Pop Idol Tamagotchi Keychain's !  (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)

As always, bring your photocards to trade, chat, hangout, and eat snacks ! ⊹ ࣪ ˖

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month to D.I.Y. K-Pop Idol Tamagotchi Keychain's !  (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)

As always, bring your photocards to trade, chat, hangout, and eat snacks ! ⊹ ࣪ ˖

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Planner Party Saturdays

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Procraftinate

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to make a craft and postpone doing that thing you've been avoiding. 

Please register so we have the right amount of materials. All materials will be provided. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make a craft and postpone doing that thing you've been avoiding. 

Please register so we have the right amount of materials. All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

The Cow Dance

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Now that spring is here, it's time to MOOve, groove, and chase away those winter blues! We are not the only ones celebrating the new season... cows welcome the warmer weather with a joyful tradition known as The Cow Dance.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Now that spring is here, it's time to MOOve, groove, and chase away those winter blues! We are not the only ones celebrating the new season... cows welcome the warmer weather with a joyful tradition known as The Cow Dance.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Lego Fun

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

After School Adventures

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library!  Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects.  Each week will be something different! 

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library!  Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects.  Each week will be something different! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Paint Like Picasso

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Do you love art?  Each week, we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  

For those 6 and older.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love art?  Each week, we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  

For those 6 and older.  

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Homeschool Art Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Art: Thrift Store Edition

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us for this exciting Altered Art program, where we will transform thrift store paintings by adding creative touches and personal flair.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this exciting Altered Art program, where we will transform thrift store paintings by adding creative touches and personal flair.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Wednesday Play Lab

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

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.

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sliced Pineapple Quilt Class

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Sliced Pineapple quilt design can have many different looks.  Two versions are shown.  One uses just two colors of fabric and the other is made with colorful scraps of fabric, with a background fabric in each.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Sliced Pineapple quilt design can have many different looks.  Two versions are shown.  One uses just two colors of fabric and the other is made with colorful scraps of fabric, with a background fabric in each.

This event is in the "Family" group

Exploring with Paint

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond art

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you know what diamond art is? Would you like to try it? Before you spend money on a kit, join Becky at the Vivian Library as she explains what diamond art is and how to create it. All attendees will finish a drink coaster.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know what diamond art is? Would you like to try it? Before you spend money on a kit, join Becky at the Vivian Library as she explains what diamond art is and how to create it. All attendees will finish a drink coaster.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Craft Supply Swap Dropoffs

All Day 3/27 - 4/3
Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

The annual Craft Supply Swap is coming up on April 4th, 2026 from 12-2 pm.  If you are interested in donating new or gently used craft supplies for the event, please drop them off any time between March 27th and April 3rd.  

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The annual Craft Supply Swap is coming up on April 4th, 2026 from 12-2 pm.  If you are interested in donating new or gently used craft supplies for the event, please drop them off any time between March 27th and April 3rd.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Planner Party Saturdays

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Lego Fun

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Zoo Crafts

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Spring Break is a zoo at the library!  Pop in between 10am-4:30pm for open zoo crafting.  We'll have a variety of projects you can complete.  There will also be a zoo scavenger hunt to try!  No registration needed.

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring Break is a zoo at the library!  Pop in between 10am-4:30pm for open zoo crafting.  We'll have a variety of projects you can complete.  There will also be a zoo scavenger hunt to try!  No registration needed.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Circle of Friends Quilt Group

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring Break Boredom Busters

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.