Week Calendar

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about color theory and how to dye their own apparel with tie dye bombs! 

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about the famous action artist Jackson Pollock and his abstract paint slingin’, large-scale masterpieces! We will get our hands dirty making acrylic paint and string paintings in Pollock's style.

Adults16+ Come join us in creating wave bracelets. These use a combination of metal rings and beads. There will be a variety of colors to choose from so you can customize your own.

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

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!

Play is an important aspect of early childhood development and an excellent way to prepare children for school and beyond.

Bring your own project and materials and knit, crochet, or sew your way through the afternoon with members of the community who share your enthusiasm for crafts. All types of fiber arts welcome!

Join us at the Northwest Library for an introductory woodcarving workshop designed for adults with no prior experience.

Do you love painting, drawing, sculpting, or just being creative? Then join us on the 2nd Friday of every month at 2PM to learn about a new art method or material!

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a tropical hibiscus flower. You will leave with a completed painting.

Kids ages 5-10 will be transported through a magical art experience using florescent paints and black lights.

Did you know you could use wire with macrame? Come to the Choctaw Library and learn how to create a beautiful bangle with just some wire and a simple square knot. 
 

Kids ages 5-12 will learn about the famous action artist Jackson Pollock and his abstract paint slingin’, large-scale masterpieces! We will get our hands dirty making acrylic paint and string paintings in Pollock's style.

Ralph Ellison Library is offering a new creative and collaborative club for the community! The Scrapbooking Club is an opportunity for guests to preserve memories, create personalized keepsakes, and connect with fellow scrapbook enthusiasts.

Adults! Enjoy a nice relaxing hour at the library creating beautiful and unique clay artwork. Register now to join us at the Southern Oaks Library on Saturday, August 9, from 3:00-4:00pm.

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

Come have a Novel Time at Southern Oaks!

This is an ANY BOOK book-club!

Tweens, come join us at Almonte Library as we create some Scrabble crafts to celebrate the end of summer reading!

Join the ultimate bubble party at the Big Bubble Bash! Mix up crazy bubble recipes, create colorful bubble art, and blow giant, party-sized bubbles.

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of every month for Anime Club! Experience anime in the company of other anime enthusiasts.

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.

Kids 7-12 will have the chance to create a Pablo Picasso-inspired face using cardboard, construction paper, markers, oil pastels, and embellishments!

School's back in session, so let's talk fidget toys and sensory tools used to increase focus and reduce stress. See what's available and make one or two to take home. 

Come and paint a butterfly on canvas, we'll also have other materials to make them glitter and shine!

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.

Blast off with your imagination at the Ralph Ellison library Lego Club. Lego dreamers of all ages and experience levels welcome.​ 

Origami can be a meditative art. Legend has it if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, your wish will come true. 

Join us in making strings of paper cranes and more with good wishes coinciding with Peace Day in Hiroshima. 

Kids 7-12 will have a chance to create a variety of prints using methods such as Gelli Plate, foam, and ink blot printing!

Kids 7-12 will have a chance to create a variety of prints using methods such as Gelli Plate, foam, and ink blot printing!

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!