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Three examples of junk journal pages including one based on tea bags, one using a receipt, and another with notebook paper.

Intro to Junk Journaling

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own journal (or make a tiny one here), and then learn the basics of junk journaling – a low-stress collage style of journaling that involves finding the beauty in everyday junk!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
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Bring your own journal (or make a tiny one here), and then learn the basics of junk journaling – a low-stress collage style of journaling that involves finding the beauty in everyday junk!

Crafty Creative's Club: Coffee Filter Butterflies

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join the Crafty Creative's Club in making your very own tie-dye butterfly!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join the Crafty Creative's Club in making your very own tie-dye butterfly!

Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

A cyanotype print of a leaf and flowers.

Cyanotype with Librarian Mads

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Join Librarian Mads to print with the power of the sun! Learn about cyanotype and create your own unique print!

Be prepared with an image or materials you wish to capture the shape of in your final design.

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

Join Librarian Mads to print with the power of the sun! Learn about cyanotype and create your own unique print!

Be prepared with an image or materials you wish to capture the shape of in your final design.

Teen Coloring Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club! We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club! We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. 

Crafty Creative's Club: DIY Silly Putty

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join the Crafty Creative's for some sensory fun and make your very own silly putty to take home!

 

 

 

 

 

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

Join the Crafty Creative's for some sensory fun and make your very own silly putty to take home!

 

 

 

 

 

Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Teen Coloring Club

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club! We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Teen Coloring Club! We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils, pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. 

Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

Flyer that says "Crochet Club at The Hive" with a graphic of yarn and a crochet hook.

The Hive Crochet Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!

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

Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club!