Events Calendar

Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled materials. Weaving in words and writing, students will bring their artwork to life through storytelling.

Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by.

Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will provide one.

Join us for a fun treat as we make Candy Sushi for our Día de los Muertos celebration! This dessert, made with Rice Krispies, gummy candies, and fruit roll-ups, is enjoyable for kids of all ages. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first…

Join us for a fun and creative Halloween-themed event where you can let your imagination run wild! We’ll be making paper plate monsters, and all materials will be provided.

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Learn all about the world of sustainable mending with patchwork and embroidery!

Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans. Limited supplies are available for practicing and learning.

Take home crafts!

Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art and Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea, and connect with others in a relaxed, friendly space.

Join us for an evening of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome, including new learners! Bring your own needles and yarn if you have them.

Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.

Join us every Friday afternoon for a free-play session with LEGO-style bricks.

Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month.

Using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper candles, guests will be led through the process of designing and painting custom motifs.

Join us for knitting and crochet!

Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for an Adult Painting afternoon!

Discover the art, history, and power of the mask! Join us for a hands-on creative workshop to design your own custom wrestling mask while exploring the global cultural significance of Lucha Libre.

Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna, and get your own Henna tattoos!

Join us during our drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Don’t forget to book an appointment to access our sewing and embroidery machines.

Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog. Join in this fun opportunity to hang out with other teens…

Join us during drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Sewing and embroidery machines available by appointment.

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabric arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome.