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CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Women's craft night flyer

Women’s Craft Night

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the Makerspace for a relaxing afternoon of crafts, conversation, and fun!

We will have a few crafts set up for everyone, but feel free to bring your own materials or projects!

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

Join us in the Makerspace for a relaxing afternoon of crafts, conversation, and fun!

We will have a few crafts set up for everyone, but feel free to bring your own materials or projects!

Flyer for Appointment Access Day.

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Flyer for Appointment Access Day.

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Flyer for Appointment Access Day.

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Curious about how to use our equipment or want to dive deeper into a specific machine? Need extended time to work on something with expert support?

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

3d pen earth day examples

3D Pen Thursdays - Earth Day

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 

In honor of Earth Day, this month’s project will have an eco-inspired theme. Use our stencils and sample designs, or create your own original 3D art!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore 3D drawing and become your own 3D printer! 

In honor of Earth Day, this month’s project will have an eco-inspired theme. Use our stencils and sample designs, or create your own original 3D art!

Junk Journal Club

Junk Journal Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Junk Journal Club! 

Makerspace Appointment Access Day

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 1

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Makerspace Appointment Access Day

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 2

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Flyer for Appointment Access Day.

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 3

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Flyer for Appointment Access Day.

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 4

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Flyer for Appointment Access Day.

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 5

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Flyer for Appointment Access Day.

Makerspace Appointment Access Day - Session 6

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a big project in mind and need one-on-one guidance? Want to learn more about our equipment or spend focused time working with staff support?

Our Appointment Access Day is designed just for that! 

CIC 2026

Connecticut Invention Convention

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Age Group:
Children, Teens

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

 Children’s/Teen Program

Registration is closed for this program!

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Logo with Adult Background

Screen Printing without Emulsion Workshop

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that is easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience needed!

Example of paper quilled flowers

Floral Paper Quilling

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the art of paper quilling!

Discover how to roll, shape, and glue paper strips to create beautiful, textured designs!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of paper quilling!

Discover how to roll, shape, and glue paper strips to create beautiful, textured designs!

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Logo with Adult Background

Batik Dye Workshop

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to dye natural fabrics using the wax resist process of batik with Librarian Mads!

All materials will be provided. Please note that pick up of your tote bag will need to be arranged with staff following the workshop. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to dye natural fabrics using the wax resist process of batik with Librarian Mads!

All materials will be provided. Please note that pick up of your tote bag will need to be arranged with staff following the workshop. 

DIY fairy gardens

DIY Fairy Gardens

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a themed craft session where you’ll DIY a variety of elements to build or add to your own fairy garden!

We’ll provide supplies and sample ideas to inspire your own designs!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a themed craft session where you’ll DIY a variety of elements to build or add to your own fairy garden!

We’ll provide supplies and sample ideas to inspire your own designs!

The Hive Crochet Club!

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome to Crochet Club!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Welcome to Crochet Club!