Crafting as a family is a wonderful way to unleash creativity and create lasting memories together. Whether you are making homemade decorations, personalized gifts, or simply enjoying a fun DIY project, crafting gives an opportunity to every family member, regardless of age, to contribute and learn new skills. It is a relaxing, screen-free activity that fosters collaboration, patience, and the joy of seeing ideas come to life.
There are many developmental benefits behind all the paper, paint, fabric, and yarn. Craft projects help children to develop fine motor skills, enhance problem solving skills and concentration, boost confidence and promote social skills.
Throughout the year, the GPL offers many diverse types of crafting opportunities through our youth, teen, and adult programs and extensive print resources. In addition, our digital library, opens a new window provides you access to thousands of online art and craft classes through CreativeBug, opens a new window. It offers video classes related to many types of craft projects for all ages and abilities. Hobbies & Crafts Source, opens a new window is a DIY database of full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests.
So, gather your supplies, roll up your sleeves, and start crafting – it’s more than just a hobby, it’s a chance to connect, explore, and create with the ones you love.
Programs for Kids
Take and Make New Year’s Craft
Dec 26-31
Drop by the Youth Services Desk between Dec 26-31 to get a take-home craft to help you ring in the new year.
Homemade Holidays (all ages w/adult)
Saturday, Dec 14, 10 AM-Noon • Youth Program Room, opens a new window
Make a winter holiday decoration to give to friends and family. Drop in.
Programs for Teens
Snowflake Embroidery (grades 6-10)
Wednesday, Dec 11, 4:30-5:30 PM • Youth Program Room, opens a new window
Learn how to make a simple snowflake embroidery project to keep or give as a gift.
Crochet 101: Emotional Support Pickles (grades 7-12)
Tuesday, Jan 28, 6:30-8 PM • Youth Program Room, opens a new window
Learn how to crochet by making your very own emotional support pickle because you are a big DILL! All levels of crocheters welcome. All supplies will be provided.
Book Recommendations
Here are some books that will inspire you to get started with some fun family projects.
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