Event List

At the Library, We Can Make Anything!

Artist Sarah Sullivan Sherrod paints directly on her own woven works, blending two art forms into something completely new. 

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Adults 16+ Come join us in creating a chainmail necklace and earrings. This project uses jump rings formed into mobius units. No previous knowledge is required.

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a pathway deep in a forest. You will leave with a completed painting.

Happy New Year! Ring in 2026 with a new tradition by creating a hand-decorated time capsule. Collect all your best memories throughout the year (pictures, trinkets, ticket stubs, etc.) and open it up to revisit whenever you choose! 

Join us for a couple hours of painting and relaxation! We'll be guided through a step-by-step video tutorial by an artist to paint a masterpiece while we chat and enjoy some light refreshments. 

Bring your own quilting or other project and get a chance to work on it with like-minded people. They'll even offer advice if asked. Be sure to check out a quilting book from our collection!

Brighten up your January with some Perler bead fun! Kids can design and melt their own colorful creations to take home. Come get creative and add a pop of color to the winter season!

Come join us as we turn simple-looking paper strips into beautiful art by paper quilling. Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, curling and shaping paper strips and then combining them to create designs. 

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us as we get together to hang out with other homeschool kids and teens to connect. We will play socializing games, discover new books, play games, make crafts, and more!

Join us for Imagine Lab at the Belle Isle Library! Each week, kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will take part in a new activity designed to spark creativity and encourage learning.

Join us for a creative program series exploring the art of bead weaving.  Using colorful seed beads and simple weaving techniques, you'll create your own one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.

Discover the joys of bookbinding at the Choctaw Library! In this program we will learn how to create a handsewn sketchbook/journal using a simple technique and few household items. 
 

Bundle up your imagination and join us for a cozy evening of winter LEGO building! Create snowy houses, frosty forests, ice rinks, sleds, snowmen, and more. Work on your own masterpiece or help build a big community Winter Village together.

Join us on Thursdays in the Makerspace for a quick crafternoon! Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to complete a quick craft using the equipment in the MLS Studio.

We will be transforming simple paint stir sticks into a functional and stylish message board with key holders.  It will have hooks, keeping your keys and other essentials neatly organized.