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October

Sat

Inktober Art Club

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Mt View Library Branch : Mountain View Community Room

Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. Come hang with other artists as we tackle the Inktober drawing prompts!

Sat

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chugiak-Eagle River Library Branch

See how fiber is spun into yarn by the Eagle River Spinners.

If you are interested in trying your hand at spinning, please call ahead of time and an extra wheel and fiber will be provided.

Wed

Arts & Crafts @Gerrish

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Gerrish (Girdwood) Library : Community Room

Drop in for some arts and crafts! Let your creativity take control and see what happens! Youth under 8 must be actively supervised by someone 14 years or older.

Halloween Craft Night

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mt View Library Branch : Mountain View Community Room

Come create a paper plate Haloween Mask to put the final touches on your Halloween costume this year.

Fri

Frankentoys

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Learning Commons

Embrace your inner mad scientist, grab the hot glue gun, & join us for an afternoon of mutant toy creation. Ages 8+

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

November

Wed

Knit for a Cause @Gerrish

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Drop in and knit or crochet a hat for a good cause. Our goal is to donate at least 20 hats to families in need.

Sat

Art Journaling

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Art journals are illustrated diaries or journals on any theme. They can include drawing, painting, collage, and more! Explore your creative side with this fun and social group.    

Please be aware that this is a social group, instruction is not provided.  All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

Wed

Knit for a Cause @Gerrish

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Drop in and knit or crochet a hat for a good cause. Our goal is to donate at least 20 hats to families in need.

Thu

Frozen Crafts

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mt View Library Branch : Mountain View Community Room

Prepare for the release of Frozen 2 by creating your own snowman friend like Elsa. Supplies provided.

Sat

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chugiak-Eagle River Library Branch

See how fiber is spun into yarn by the Eagle River Spinners.

If you are interested in trying your hand at spinning, please call ahead of time and an extra wheel and fiber will be provided.

Wed

Knit for a Cause @Gerrish

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Drop in and knit or crochet a hat for a good cause. Our goal is to donate at least 20 hats to families in need.

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

December

Sat

Art Journaling

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Art journals are illustrated diaries or journals on any theme. They can include drawing, painting, collage, and more! Explore your creative side with this fun and social group.    

Please be aware that this is a social group, instruction is not provided.  All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

DIY Wax Wrap @Gerrish

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Gerrish (Girdwood) Library : Community Room

Go green and make your own reusable wax wrap. Materials supplied, though you are welcome to bring your own cotton fabric.

There will be hot wax and irons being used, so this is an adults-only event.

Fabric generously donated by Jacqui Carr.

Wed

Ornament Craft

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mt View Library Branch : Mountain View Community Room

Create a beautiful new ornament to put up for the holidays. Supplies provided.

DIY Wax Wrap @Gerrish

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Gerrish (Girdwood) Library : Community Room

Go green and make your own reusable wax wrap. Materials supplied, though you are welcome to bring your own cotton fabric.

There will be hot wax and irons being used, so this is an adults-only event.

Fabric generously donated by Jacqui Carr.

Thu

Thank You Cards @Gerrish

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Did you receive a gift over the holidays? Would you like to make a thank you card for someone special? Come to the library and create something nice for someone you love.

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

January

Sat

Recycled Wrapping Paper Craft Party

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Muldoon Library Branch : Muldoon Program Room

Buried in leftover wrapping paper, bows and ribbon? Bring it to the library and create a colorful craft!

Wed

Tornado Tube Craft

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Mt View Library Branch : Mountain View Community Room

Create your own Tornado Tube, fill it with whatever you want and watch it spin away. Supplies provided.

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

February

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

March

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

April

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.

May

Sat

Papercrafters

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Z.J. Loussac Public Library : Salmon Meeting Room

Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?

Paper crafters are invited to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative, morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.