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

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 10:00am

Digital Media Lab

Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab from November 12 - December 31 during library hours. There will be assorted...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 10:00am

Other

Do you enjoy creating things? Would you like to donate your handmade items to support the Iowa City Public Library during our Arts & Crafts Bazaar on December 2, 2023? If so, we would gladly accept your items through December 1st. Please drop...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Arts & Crafting

Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 10:00am

Digital Media Lab

Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab from November 12 - December 31 during library hours. There will be assorted...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting

Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 10:00am

Other

Do you enjoy creating things? Would you like to donate your handmade items to support the Iowa City Public Library during our Arts & Crafts Bazaar on December 2, 2023? If so, we would gladly accept your items through December 1st. Please drop...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Arts & Crafting

Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 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

Friday, December 1, 2023 - 10:00am

Digital Media Lab

Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab from November 12 - December 31 during library hours. There will be assorted...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting

Friday, December 1, 2023 - 10:00am

Other

Do you enjoy creating things? Would you like to donate your handmade items to support the Iowa City Public Library during our Arts & Crafts Bazaar on December 2, 2023? If so, we would gladly accept your items through December 1st. Please drop...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Arts & Crafting

Saturday, December 2, 2023 - 10:00am

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

Don't miss the return of the Annual ICPL Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Saturday, December 2nd. There will be a wide selection of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, from quilts and hand knitted items to jewelry, holiday ornaments and more, all donated by...

Adults Arts & Crafting

Saturday, December 2, 2023 - 10:00am

Digital Media Lab

Need to wrap some holiday gifts in secret? Someplace where prying eyes can’t see? Let ICPL help! We’ll have Drop-in DIY Gift Wrapping in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab from November 12 - December 31 during library hours. There will be assorted...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting

Saturday, December 2, 2023 - 3:30pm

Storytime Room

Tweens in grades 3-6, join us for a very special book club with local author Katherin Nolte! Katherin's debut, Back to the Bright Before (released May 30 from Random House), is a dazzling novel filled with magic, family, and adventure. Listen...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Author Visit Book Discussion