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America250: Grandma's Quilt

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a story of quilt making and building your own paper geometric square. We will use various shapes and patterns to arrange into a unique work of art. Registration required. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a story of quilt making and building your own paper geometric square. We will use various shapes and patterns to arrange into a unique work of art. Registration required. 

This event is in the "General Interest" group

Pen Pal Packet Workshop: LIVE, Virtual Event hosted by Creativebug and Paper Source

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual- Zoom Link Provided at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
General Interest

Join Roxy Schmid of Paper Source for the Pen Pal Packet Workshop and learn how to create packets filled with fun interactive elements, stickers, and extra stationery to encourage your pen pals to keep writing!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Virtual- Zoom Link Provided
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Event Details:

Join Roxy Schmid of Paper Source for the Pen Pal Packet Workshop and learn how to create packets filled with fun interactive elements, stickers, and extra stationery to encourage your pen pals to keep writing!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Fiber Arts Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join our monthly Teen: Fiber Arts Club and explore a new craft each session!  All supplies provided, as well as a small snack. For grades 6-12. Registration required. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our monthly Teen: Fiber Arts Club and explore a new craft each session!  All supplies provided, as well as a small snack. For grades 6-12. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafters Cafe: Basket Making

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Let's weave! Explore materials and techniques when you learn to weave a small basket with guidance from Jenny, founder and basketry instructor with Connecticut Valley Baskets.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's weave! Explore materials and techniques when you learn to weave a small basket with guidance from Jenny, founder and basketry instructor with Connecticut Valley Baskets.

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

Watercolor Basics

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

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

Design to Shine: Etched Glass Candle Holders

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

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

Design to Shine: Etched Glass Candle Holders

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

This event is in the "Children" group

Recycled Rockets

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Design and build your own rocket using recycled materials in this fun, hands-on program. Let your imagination take flight as you turn everyday items into something out of this world. For children ages 5-10 years. Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and build your own rocket using recycled materials in this fun, hands-on program. Let your imagination take flight as you turn everyday items into something out of this world. For children ages 5-10 years. Registration is required.

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

Watercolor Basics

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

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

Keepsake Boxes

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Children ages 9-13 are invited to create a Keepsake Box! Choose to decoupage with colorful papers, patterns, and images, or grab markers and paint to draw your own designs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 9-13 are invited to create a Keepsake Box! Choose to decoupage with colorful papers, patterns, and images, or grab markers and paint to draw your own designs.

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

Design to Shine: Etched Glass Candle Holders

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

This event is in the "Children" group

Crochet: Hooked on Yarn

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Bring your yarn, hooks, and creativity for a relaxed crochet meet-up during April vacation! Children can work on their current projects while chatting, sharing ideas, and connecting with other young crafters.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your yarn, hooks, and creativity for a relaxed crochet meet-up during April vacation! Children can work on their current projects while chatting, sharing ideas, and connecting with other young crafters.

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

Design to Shine: Etched Glass Candle Holders

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

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

Watercolor Basics

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

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

Knit & Crochet

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

They say to dress for the job you want, so we’re dressing in yarn. Join us for our April Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, creative meetup. All skill levels welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

They say to dress for the job you want, so we’re dressing in yarn. Join us for our April Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, creative meetup. All skill levels welcome.

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

Monthly Makes: Personalized Book Stamps

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

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

Monthly Makes: Personalized Book Stamps

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

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

Watercolor Basics

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

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

Monthly Makes: Personalized Book Stamps

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

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

Monthly Makes: Personalized Book Stamps

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your own stamp on your home library in this makerspace workshop!

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

Knit & Crochet

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Some days you just want to go home and knit, until you realize you can do that here. Join us for our May Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, welcoming crafting session. All skill levels welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Some days you just want to go home and knit, until you realize you can do that here. Join us for our May Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, welcoming crafting session. All skill levels welcome.

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

Knit & Crochet

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

They say you can’t make knitting your whole personality, but we disagree. Join us for our Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, welcoming crafting session. All skill levels welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

They say you can’t make knitting your whole personality, but we disagree. Join us for our Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, welcoming crafting session. All skill levels welcome.

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

Knit & Crochet

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

That moment when a pattern has you double-checking the math… and your stitches. Join us for our July Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library to work through projects together and share tips in a relaxed, supportive space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

That moment when a pattern has you double-checking the math… and your stitches. Join us for our July Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library to work through projects together and share tips in a relaxed, supportive space.

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

Knit & Crochet

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking to meet new people in a relaxed, low-key way? Join us for our August Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library, a welcoming space to stitch, chat, and connect. All skill levels welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to meet new people in a relaxed, low-key way? Join us for our August Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library, a welcoming space to stitch, chat, and connect. All skill levels welcome.