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

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 1:00pm

Storytime Room

Kick off your weekend and enjoy a No School Day with a movie crafternoon! We'll watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu and make some fun Pokémon crafts that are fun and easy for all ages! 学区假日,也是长周末的开始,今天的电影+手工活动我们将观看《神奇宝贝大侦探皮卡丘》,并制作简单有趣的神奇宝贝工艺品!

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting Movies

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

Ladybugs are waking up! Stop by the Storytime Room today to make your own ladybug glass gem magnet! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child please....

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Monday, April 22, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Book to Art Club is the fourth Tuesday of every month for school age children. Each month we will read a picture book and create custom art inspired by the story! Let's read a story that celebrates the beauty of nature for Earth Day. Explore...

Kids Families Arts & Crafting Storytimes

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 4:30pm

Storytime Room

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world, marking the end of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunup to sundown. Join City High student leaders Miamen and Anbar to learn about the meaning and customs of Eid, and...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting Current Issues

Thursday, April 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...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

To celebrate Save the Frogs Day come and take part in a doing a craft that features a frog leaping from the top of a lily pad! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

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 and a glow stick dance party and games.

Tweens Arts & Crafting Gaming & Pop Culture

Monday, May 6, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology