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

try this: create a tunnel book

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 6:30pm

Digital Media Lab

Make a 3D piece of art using folded paper and the library's Cricut! You'll have your choice of using this ready-made toadstool design or customizing your own design from scratch by attaching any shapes to the circular opening on each sheet. The end...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting Classes & Workshops Science & Technology

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Stevie Toomey, artist and owner of Brush and Barrel will guide you step by step through a painting project using watercolor techniques with acrylic paint. Our theme for the project is "Iowa Prairie Flowers,” because what’s more beautiful than...

Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Delve into the world of fountain pens! Join us to try out different pens, nibs, inks, and papers. Newbies and enthusiasts are welcome, no registration necessary! TRY THIS: Let us pique your curiosity with an array of fun activities and enriching...

Adults Arts & Crafting

Thursday, July 25, 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 people...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting
Giant Paper Plate Flowers

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

Summer is in full swing and plants are in full bloom everywhere! Join us in making your own fantastic flower (that you don't have to water!) to enjoy and admire all through the rest of the year! ¡El verano está en pleno apogeo y las plantas...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting
try this: lego printmaking

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Digital Media Lab

LEGO bricks + ink + paper = a customized work of art! LEGO Dots have a smooth top that's perfect for printmaking, even if that wasn't their intent.  You'll lay the pieces out in custom designs and we'll help you print it onto paper. Please register...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting Classes & Workshops

Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room D

You've heard of BINGO, but have you heard of BINGLOW?! That's glow-in-the-dark BINGO! We'll also do some neon coloring! This program is just for kids in grades 3-6.

Tweens Arts & Crafting Gaming & Pop Culture

Sunday, August 4, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

Let's embrace the summer heat with a summertime cactus craft! Maybe you are taking a road trip this summer to a very hot place where the roads are lined with prickly pears or tall saguaros. Make your own road trip ready cactus from your own...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Join Alisa with Big Picture Gallery and Studio to learn about pop art in comics, and create a piece of word art with punch and pizazz using pop art principles and watercolor paints!

Tweens Arts & Crafting Gaming & Pop Culture Science & Technology

Sunday, August 11, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

Mark your page without leaving a mark with today's craft, magnetic bookmarks. You will have the choice between upcycling and designing your very own magnetic bookmark. Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting