Event List

Children will develop their fine motor skills as they maneuver items and learn to hold utensils such as paintbrushes and rollers. Through our exploration we will focus on the process and not the final product.  Don’t forget to bring your

Calling all fiber friends! Join us for Longwood's own knitting and crochet group.

Children will develop their fine motor skills as they maneuver items and practice holding utensils such as paintbrushes and rollers. Through our exploration we will focus on the process and not the final product.  Don’t forget to bring y

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Can't make it to any of our daytime art programs? Drop-in anytime between 6:30-7:30 pm to explore our art stations and create some open-ended masterpieces with your children! Dress for a mess!

Brighten someone's day with a handmade card and a friendly message!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour of community service.

Create a custom sublimated poster with magnetic backing for easy display and swapping. This DIY project offers a flexible, damage-free way to show off your art.

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Earn 11 hours of volunteer credit while developing your creative talents and helping to brighten a young person's day. Create a Disney-inspired life-sized game board featuring set pieces and characters from your favorite films.

Celebrate women’s history at the library, with an America 250 twist!  Explore interactive stations each dedicated to a different First Lady of the United States. Kids can learn fun facts, try hands on activities and discover how these re

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Celebrate women’s history at the library, with an America 250 twist!  Explore interactive stations each dedicated to a different First Lady of the United States. Kids can learn fun facts, try hands on activities and discover how these re

Join our librarians for an introductory workshop on using generative AI for crafting and take home your own AI-generated design sublimated onto a mini art supply zipper pouch.

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Join our librarians for an introductory workshop on using generative AI for crafting and take home your own AI-generated design sublimated onto a mini art supply zipper pouch.

Celebrate April Fools with silly stories, songs and lots of giggles – no tricks, just fun!

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Let creativity crawl! Kids will use recycled egg cartons and craft supplies to make cheerful caterpillars to take home.  Please dress for a mess.

Reduce, reuse, and create! Kids will make colorful paper beads from recycled paper and turn them into wearable art.

Paint a reusable, canvas tote bag that will be given to families in our community. 

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour of community service. 

Paint an adorable teapot centerpiece, then make springtime pompom animals to decorate it.

Join us in the makerLAB as we upcycle shirts into tote bags using the library’s sewing machines! Teens can bring in one of their old shirts, or use one provided by the library. No prior experience necessary.

Earn 11 hours of volunteer credit while developing your creative talents and helping to brighten a young person's day. Create a Disney-inspired life-sized game board featuring set pieces and characters from your favorite films.