Arts & Crafting

Whether it's a craft-to-go or craft event, you can learn a new skill or join others to chat and craft with the ICPL community. Check out upcoming events below.


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Upcoming events

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

This colorful craft is paint, crayon and collage all in one! Make your own unique butterfly like the butterfly that emerges from the chrysalis at end of The Very Hungry Caterpillar in an art style inspired by stained glass. Sunday Fun Days are...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 6:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Do you knit, crochet, spin, punch needle, embroider?  Bring your current project and join us the last Thursday of the month for an evening of conversation and fiber arts of all kinds.  Whether you're new the hobby or a seasoned veteran, all...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting

Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Hang out with other tweens, eat pizza, brainstorm future tween events and activities for this school year, and make a variety of crafts.

Tweens Arts & Crafting Gaming & Pop Culture Science & Technology

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10:00am

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Meeting Room D

The Arts & Crafts Bazaar is the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation’s annual winter fundraiser for the Iowa City Public Library. The Arts & Crafts Bazaar features handmade items donated by Library supporters, as well as a used book...

Adults Arts & Crafting