Do you knit, crochet, spin, punch needle, embroider or do some other fiber arts activity? Bring your current work in progress and join us the last Thursday of each month for an evening of conversation and group crafting. Whether you're...
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
Monday, June 2, 2025 - 6:30pm
Digital Media Lab
Your library has a Cricut Maker 3! Anyone interested in using the Cricut to create paper cut-outs, vinyl decals, iron-on designs, or other creations is invited to this introductory session. Stacey will walk us through the following: What you can...
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 2:30pm
Teen Center
Chill out after the last day of school with snow cones, minute to win games, add some art to our community project, and check out activities that will be happening all summer long at your library! Teen services staff will help you get signed up for...
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 11:00am
Pedmall, Other
The Arts, Books & Children (ABC) Day is a feast for kids and kids-at-heart! All ages will enjoy the kids activities located on the Pedmall as part of the Iowa Arts Festival! Produced by Iowa City Public Library, this is the official kickoff for...
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
Craft a bracelet, necklace or keychain made from your favorite book or series
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 6:30pm
Digital Media Lab
Using Adobe Illustrator, turn the phrase of your choice into a striking and legible sign that could be held at a rally or posted in a window of your home. Illustrator has text features that go beyond ordinary, flat lines of text. You can warp...
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 1:00pm
Teen Center
Check out PS1’s rad new(ish) mobile printing press. Staff will walk you through creating your own unique design. PUBLIC SPACE ONE (PS1) is an artist-led, community-driven, contemporary art center. (They) aim to: • provide an independent, innovative...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 2:00pm
Teen Center
Craft a cool arachnid pal to glam up your room.
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...
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!