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After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

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

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

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

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

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.

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

CRAFTERNOONS for kids

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

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 "Adults" group

Afternoon Art & Aces!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween/Teen Craft Night

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

If you are a tween or teen who likes to craft, join us each month for a crafting night.  Come hang out with friends, enjoy some snacks, and test your creativity with a different project each month.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are a tween or teen who likes to craft, join us each month for a crafting night.  Come hang out with friends, enjoy some snacks, and test your creativity with a different project each month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Planner Party Saturdays

Saturday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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. 

Upcoming
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 "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, April 11, 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, April 13, 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

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

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

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.

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

Afternoon Art & Aces!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

A Common Thread

Thursday, April 16, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Craft Corner

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Children from kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join us for a monthly seasonal craft.  

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

Children from kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join us for a monthly seasonal craft.  

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

Play Dough & Play Dates - Evening Edition

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Play Dough & Play Dates - Evening Edition

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

                          Play Dough & Play Dates - Evening Edition

Come spend your evening playing with play dough at the library!
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

                          Play Dough & Play Dates - Evening Edition

Come spend your evening playing with play dough at the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning Watercolor Painting for Adults

Thursday, April 16, 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

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get ready to shine at this month’s K-Pop Club! We’ll be bedazzling toploaders—perfect for showing off your favorite photo cards. Bring cards to decorate and to trade with other fans!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to shine at this month’s K-Pop Club! We’ll be bedazzling toploaders—perfect for showing off your favorite photo cards. Bring cards to decorate and to trade with other fans!

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, April 18, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

National Animal Cracker Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

It's National Animal Cracker Day! Join us for some animal crackers, books, crafts, and fun times.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's National Animal Cracker Day! Join us for some animal crackers, books, crafts, and fun times.

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, April 18, 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, April 20, 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

Homeschoolers Happenings

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us the first and third Tuesday of every month from now until the end of May.  We meet at 1pm for fun, crafts, STEM, library adventurers and more.  So get your homeschoolers  together and join us for our next meeting.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us the first and third Tuesday of every month from now until the end of May.  We meet at 1pm for fun, crafts, STEM, library adventurers and more.  So get your homeschoolers  together and join us for our next meeting.

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Afternoon Craft

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

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

Homeschool Art Club

Tuesday, April 21, 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. 

Registration Open
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.