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

Color your Earth- Beaded Spider for Teens

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 2:00pm

Teen Center

Craft a cool arachnid pal to glam up your room.

Teens Arts & Crafting

Color your Heart- Smores Coasters for Teens

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 1:00pm

Teen Center

These are so adorable you’ll want to eat them…but don’t because they’re made of clay. They make a perfect gift or keep them all to yourself!

Teens Arts & Crafting

How-To Tuesday: Watercolor Techniques with Brush and Barrel

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Elementary-age kids are invited to join us each Tuesday at 1:00 to learn a little bit about a fun skill or hobby that maybe they haven’t tried before! We have experts from the community here to teach you the basics! Stevie Toomey, artist and owner...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Color your Heart- DML Record Picture for Teens

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 3:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Craft a one-of-a-kind vinyl photo frame with personalized pictures with the help of the Cricut.

Teens Arts & Crafting Science & Technology

All Abilities Club: Lucha Libre at the Library!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Learn about lucha libre, the fast-paced, high-flying sport of Mexican professional wrestling, from Iowa's own masked lucha libre superstar, Latin Thunder! Latin Thunder will share stories, demonstrate some moves, answer questions, sign...

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Color your Earth- Paper Mache Trays for Teens

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 3:00pm

Teen Center

This sustainable craft transforms old newspapers into adorable decorations. Creativebug will walk us through creating a super cute paper mache tray.

Teens Arts & Crafting

Nailing It! Make Your Own Nail Polish

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Join us to add some color to your world in the form of the nail polish of your dreams! We'll have supplies on hand, including suspension coats, liquid colors, powdered-mineral pigments, and sparkles and shimmers. We'll learn a little about...

Adults Arts & Crafting

Juneteenth Craft Drop-In

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 11:00am

Storytime Room

Drop in to the Storytime Room between 11 AM and 1 PM to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth by making a windsock, paper crown, or beaded bracelet! All ages are welcome. 庆祝六月节手工活动：上午11点到下午1点请来到儿童活动室制作风向袋、纸皇冠或串珠手链，欢迎所有年龄的参与者。

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