Upcoming Events

The theme for this year’s National Library Week is "Drawn to the Library," and we’re inviting you to explore the stories that have shaped who you are by designing the cover of a keepsake book box that tells the story of you!

Tweens meet at the library on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to practice their art skills. Feel like drawing today? Perhaps you're in the mood to paint - let's work on that.

Welcome to Belle Isle’s Imagine Lab, where kids can explore creativity through art, science, design, and technology projects.

Come enjoy an evening learning how to needle felt! Supplies will be provided and we will be making Peeps. This is an easy craft for beginners to pick up and get started learning. Crafters experienced with needle felting are also welcome!

Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:

Unleash your creativity with yarn! In this hands-on program, teens will have the chance to create unique yarn wall hangings and explore the art of crochet.

Join us for a creative crochet session where you'll learn to make charming flower bookmarks! This workshop is perfect for those with some crochet experience who want to expand their skills.

Whether you've never wielded a paintbrush before or you're an accomplished artist already, join us to learn about a new artist each month and complete a project based on their work.

Hop into spring with our Easter Egg Decorating Extravaganza! Join us for a fun-filled craft event where creativity knows no bounds!

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

Ever wonder what is in the brightly colored room in the back of the children's area? Come find out during this open hours exploration!

Join us after school for arts and crafts! Each Friday, come do a craft while you hang out with friends. We'll be doing all sorts of things, from bad art night to zines to paper mache!

Learn How to Make Beautiful Gelli Plate Bookmarkers using gelli surface plates, a variety of stencils, acrylic paints and a variety of paper, including card stock. 

Interested in knitting or learning how to knit?

16+ Come join us in designing your own painted plaster succulents. Succulents will be ready to paint. You can pick out which ones you want to go in your bowl and how you want to paint them.

Learn to needlefelt and create your very own Mushrooms!

Join us for Preschool Paint & Play, a program where preschoolers can unleash their imagination! In each program we will explore a different art medium, allowing children to explore their creativity while getting a little messy.

Let your creativity fly! If you ever worry about the end product of your crafting, an wacky art session is just the place to unwind. In this program the sky's the limit!

Join us for a fun-filled, comic workshop led by comic artist Jerry Bennett in honor of National Library Week!

Do you crotchet, knit, paint, draw, or sew

Need a place to get to work on your latest project or want to meet up with other crafty people?

Come join us at Let's Get Crafty! 

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

A chance to show your creativity! Farooq Karim turns pieces of paper into 3-D flowers and in this workshop, he will teach participants how to make their own floral pieces.