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

Clay Trinket Fridge Magnets for Teens & Adults 🐛✨

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting and assembly. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. Opt-out waivers will be available at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the mon...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the month. All ages, registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

National Women's History Month - Mattatuck Kay Sage Presentation

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Periodicals Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This MATT on the Go will explore the early life of Kay Sage and her personal and professional relationships with other prominent artists. Kay Sage (1898-1963) was a contemporary ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Periodicals Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This MATT on the Go will explore the early life of Kay Sage and her personal and professional relationships with other prominent artists. Kay Sage (1898-1963) was a contemporary artist who lived and worked in Woodbury, Connecticut.

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

📖✂️ Scrapbooking Cards for Teens & Adults ✂️📖

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative scrapbooking workshop! No materials or experience needed, just bring your creativity. Registration required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative scrapbooking workshop! No materials or experience needed, just bring your creativity. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. Opt-out waivers will be available at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

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

Clay Trinket Fridge Magnets for Teens & Adults 🐛✨

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

In this two session workshop, you will make your own cute and quirky magnets to give your fridge personality! The first session will be sculpting, and the second will be painting and assembly. Registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

🧵 Sewing Wednesdays – One-on-One Lessons! ✂️✨

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the mon...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine with our staff, in an hour-long one-on-one session. Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher! Please only sign up for one day in the month. All ages, registration required.

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

Painted Tote Bags for Adults and Teens

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get creative and design your own custom tote bag using fabric paint! This workshop is perfect for teens and adults looking to add a personal touch to their accessories! All ma...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Get creative and design your own custom tote bag using fabric paint! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Creatives Club: Minecraft Perler Beads

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creative Club to celebrate the upcoming release of A Minecraft Movie with a fun craft!

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

Join the Crafty Creative Club to celebrate the upcoming release of A Minecraft Movie with a fun craft!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stories for every Journey

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft program for adults with intellectual disabilities, made possible through collaboration with CCARC. Register today!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft program for adults with intellectual disabilities, made possible through collaboration with CCARC. Register today!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Creatives Club: No-sew Sock Worms

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make a cute, no-sew stuffy friend!

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

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make a cute, no-sew stuffy friend!

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

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this freestyle craft event for people of all skill levels. Everyone has access to a pile of ridiculous craft and art     materials. The “worst” piece of art w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for this freestyle craft event for people of all skill levels. Everyone has access to a pile of ridiculous craft and art     materials.

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

Accordion Books for Teens & Adults

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create your own accordion-style book, perfect for journaling, sketching, or storytelling! No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is require...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create your own accordion-style book, perfect for journaling, sketching, or storytelling! No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Registration is required. Sign up to reserve your spot!

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

Pisanki Egg Painting

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

One of the most recognized aspects of Polish Easter traditions are Polish Easter eggs. Called “pisanki” in Polish (which comes from the verb pisać, or "to write"), the elabora...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

One of the most recognized aspects of Polish Easter traditions are Polish Easter eggs.

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

Floral Candle Wax Painting for Teens & Adults

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us to create beautiful floral designs on candles! This trendy craft adds a decorative touch to any space. No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Reg...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us to create beautiful floral designs on candles! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Creatives Club: Beaded Wind Chimes

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make colorful wind chimes to put outside or in your window!

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

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make colorful wind chimes to put outside or in your window!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Earth Day Terrarium

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Day, create a beautiful terrarium and learn the basics of this mini ecosystem!

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

In celebration of Earth Day, create a beautiful terrarium and learn the basics of this mini ecosystem!

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

Customize Your Clothes

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your own clothes and give them a fresh new look! Use fabric paint, embroidery, and Cricut designs to customize your wardrobe and express your unique style. No experience...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Bring your own clothes and give them a fresh new look! Use fabric paint, embroidery, and Cricut designs to customize your wardrobe and express your unique style. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Creatives Club: Grow as You Go - Wildflower Seed Bombs

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room Full at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make a fun seed bomb to plant tons of wildflowers wherever you throw it!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Make a fun seed bomb to plant tons of wildflowers wherever you throw it!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Creatives Club: Personalized Keychains

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

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make fun, personalized keychains to attach to your school bag!

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

Join the Crafty Creatives Club to make fun, personalized keychains to attach to your school bag!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mother’s Day Printmaking

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to carve a custom printmaking stamp to create cards or personalized art pieces. Seats are limited, so sign up today!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to carve a custom printmaking stamp to create cards or personalized art pieces. Seats are limited, so sign up today!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stories for every Journey

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room Large at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft program for adults with intellectual disabilities, made possible through collaboration with CCARC. Register today!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Large
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for Stories for Every Journey, a story time and craft program for adults with intellectual disabilities, made possible through collaboration with CCARC. Register today!