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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Art Lab

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Creative Crocheter's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? A fiber lover looking for a group to hook with? Come join us on the first Thursday of the month to work on your own projects or a special project with Madeline.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group.

Embroiderers' Guild of America - Ft. Wayne Chapter

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+), Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Peabody Public Library is happy to host the Fort Wayne chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America for this special meeting. Anybody is welcome to stop in and join guild members in stitchery and good conversation.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Spring Break Craft

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Description:

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Craftastrophe: Reverse Watercolor Coloring Pages

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

Welcome to Craftastrophe! At Craftastrophe, we value fun and experimentation over perfection. 

This month we are making reverse watercolor coloring pages

 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Exploration Station

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

Attention toddlers!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Spring Break Craft

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Description:

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group.

Teen Tuesday - Quirky Crafts with Emily

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Teens, join Emily once a month for a fun, quirky art project! You don't have to be an artist because it's the quirkier the better! This program is intended for patrons 12-18. This month we will be painting on old records!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Before 5

10:00am - 11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Spring Break Craft

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Description:

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Spring Break Craft

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Description:

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Bunny Blocks

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Spring Break Craft

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Description:

Join us daily from 12:00-3:00 during spring break for a different craft each day. Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Stitch and Snitch

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Bring any handwork project ie cross stitch, crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc to work on for an hour and a half while talking and socializing with others that enjoy it!

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Needle Felting Night: Bacon and Eggs

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join us for Needle Felting Night! 

 

This month we are needle felting breakfast and brunch items!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Stitch It!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Description:

This is a stitching class for beginners, parents help is recommended.

This month we will be making stitched fly swatters.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Play Date

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Children & parents can participate in fun activities while interacting with others.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Popsicle Stick Bird Feeders

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Mural of the Month

All Day
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Homespun Workings-Spring Prim Flowers

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Each month we will explore different types of textiles as we create a homespun craft! This month join us as we make "Primitive Spring Flowers"!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Art Lab

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Creative Crocheter's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? A fiber lover looking for a group to hook with? Come join us on the first Thursday of the month to work on your own projects or a special project with Madeline.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Basketball in Indiana with J. Ronald Newlin

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

J. Ronald Newlin joins us to talk about basketball in Indiana. His 2023 book Legacy and Legend: The History of Mythology of Basketball in Indiana was shortlisted for an Indiana Authors Award in 2024.