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School's Out: Crafts & Games

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

When school is out, come to the library! Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to an hour of crafts, games, free books and more. Design and make your own buttons!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Seniors Create

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Tap into your creativity and enjoy the calming benefits of painting! Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint by Numbers session hosted by Emery Place Senior Living. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet on the first and third Wednesdays each month for adventure and excitement. Bring your first-level character and be ready to dive in.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Exploring Wild Edibles

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Linn County Conservation will lead an introduction to the many wild edibles that grow in our area, focusing on safety, identifying a few basic plants, and ethical harvest. Patrons will get recipe ideas and a chance to sample some wild flavors.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

School's Out: Crafts & Games

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

When school is out, come to the library! Teens and tweens ages 11-18 are invited to an hour of crafts, games, free books and more. Make friendship bracelets and card board animal sweaters.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Scrapbooking Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn scrapbooking techniques including photo layout, page design, embellishment, and journaling.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Bring your favorite trading card game and join us for light, casual play on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft a Book Wreath

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us to create a wreath out of old book pages.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Socially Anxious Hangout Group

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people? Join us to play board games and have fun! (Knowing how to play games is not required.) 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make A Fairy Garden

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Create a fairy garden with your family or friends. Build stone or wood structures, paint rocks and other decor, and plant or arrange greenery to make a cozy home. Limit one fairy garden per group. 

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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet on the first and third Wednesdays each month for adventure and excitement. Bring your first-level character and be ready to dive in.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Union at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Bring your favorite trading card game and join us for light, casual play on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Basic Sewing Class: Farmers Market Tote Bag

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

This strong fabric shopping bag will hold your fruits and vegetables, your groceries or your favorite project when you are out and about! It is easy to make and reduces plastic waste. Learning to make this basic bag will provide you with

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts with Tanager

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Crazy Cat People Story Time & Craft

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen

Calling crazy cat people ... we know you are out there! Come to the library for zany cat stories, crafts, tattoos, and treats!

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Graphic Novel Creation

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Learn the fundamentals of graphic novel creation and start your own story!

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Graphic Novel Creation

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Learn the fundamentals of graphic novel creation and start your own story!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Glowforge Welcome Sign

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

See how our laser printers work and paint a welcome sign for your home!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts with Tanager

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friday Afternoon Magic

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Basic Sewing Class: Farmers Market Tote Bag

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

This strong fabric shopping bag will hold your fruits and vegetables, your groceries, or your favorite project when you are out and about! It is easy to make and reduces plastic waste.

Upcoming
Registration Required