Event List

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. 

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.