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Introduction to Knitting

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Beginning knitters and those who need a refresher will learn basic knitting skills, including casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitch, stockinette and garter knitting.

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginning knitters and those who need a refresher will learn basic knitting skills, including casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitch, stockinette and garter knitting.

This event is in the "Children" group

SimplyArt: Handmade Paper Luminaries

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Create a warm glow with your own handmade luminary! Design unique luminaries using handmade paper, tea lights and punches to create decorative light patterns. For grades 4-6. 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:

Create a warm glow with your own handmade luminary! Design unique luminaries using handmade paper, tea lights and punches to create decorative light patterns. For grades 4-6. Registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do the little voices in your head keep telling you to buy more yarn? Then keep calm and cast on at Knit and Crochet, a meet up for knitters and crocheters on the fourth Saturday of the month at the F. H. Cossitt Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Fox Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do the little voices in your head keep telling you to buy more yarn? Then keep calm and cast on at Knit and Crochet, a meet up for knitters and crocheters on the fourth Saturday of the month at the F. H. Cossitt Library.

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

Watercolor Basics

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, 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.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, 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

Teens: Felted Pinecone

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are invited to join us for a fun afternoon with fiber arts expert Angelina Fleury. In this session, teens will learn how to felt wool and create a festive pinecone. For grades 6-12. Registration required. 

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

Teens are invited to join us for a fun afternoon with fiber arts expert Angelina Fleury. In this session, teens will learn how to felt wool and create a festive pinecone. For grades 6-12. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch In I

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

You're invited! Members of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcome all ages and skill levels with an interest in embroidery to a Stitch-In.

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

You're invited! Members of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcome all ages and skill levels with an interest in embroidery to a Stitch-In.

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

Introduction to Knitting

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Beginning knitters and those who need a refresher will learn basic knitting skills, including casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitch, stockinette and garter knitting.

Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginning knitters and those who need a refresher will learn basic knitting skills, including casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitch, stockinette and garter knitting.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fiber Arts Club: Pompom Pokémon Edition

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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! This month, we’ll create adorable Pokémon from Pompom Pokémon by Sachiko Susa using yarn and simple tools.

Upcoming
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! This month, we’ll create adorable Pokémon from Pompom Pokémon by Sachiko Susa using yarn and simple tools.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch In II

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

You're invited! Members of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcome all ages and skill levels with an interest in embroidery to a Stitch-In.

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

You're invited! Members of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcome all ages and skill levels with an interest in embroidery to a Stitch-In.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pinecone Turkeys

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for turkey day as we craft adorable pinecone turkeys to celebrate the season! For ages 5-7 years. Registration required. 

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

Get ready for turkey day as we craft adorable pinecone turkeys to celebrate the season! For ages 5-7 years. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Knitters and crocheters are invited to a monthly meet-up to work on individual projects, and perhaps, a group activity. The gathering is not intended to be a workshop for beginners, but advanced stitchers are encouraged to share purls of wisdom.

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

Knitters and crocheters are invited to a monthly meet-up to work on individual projects, and perhaps, a group activity. The gathering is not intended to be a workshop for beginners, but advanced stitchers are encouraged to share purls of wisdom.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Knitters and crocheters are invited to a monthly meet-up to work on individual projects, and perhaps, a group activity. The gathering is not intended to be a workshop for beginners, but advanced stitchers are encouraged to share purls of wisdom.

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

Knitters and crocheters are invited to a monthly meet-up to work on individual projects, and perhaps, a group activity. The gathering is not intended to be a workshop for beginners, but advanced stitchers are encouraged to share purls of wisdom.