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Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room
Make new friends as you build with our bricks. Your imagination is the limit!

Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Studio
See the Studio’s 3D printers in action and find out how 3D printing works at the library and beyond.
This event is full

Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Share why you love the library by doing a service project for National Library Week. Enjoy snacks, crafts, games,... more
Share why you love the library by doing a service project for National Library Week. Enjoy snacks, crafts, games, and free giveaways, co-hosted with our Teen Volunteers. Tweens and teens welcome!

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio
Explore the art of upcycling vintage Japanese kimonos with Wilmette fiber artist Claudine Wee.
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Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room
Explore and play with STEAM concepts in this craft program for the whole family!

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room
Drop in and build whatever you can dream up. We’ll have an assortment of odds and ends for you to turn into... more
Drop in and build whatever you can dream up. We’ll have an assortment of odds and ends for you to turn into something amazing.

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Learn to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, use a paper pattern, and more. Registration will open three weeks... more
Learn to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, use a paper pattern, and more. Registration will open three weeks before the session date.

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Studio
Learn to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, use a paper pattern, and more. Registration will open three weeks... more
Learn to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, use a paper pattern, and more. Registration will open three weeks before the session date.
This event is full

Fri, May 08, All day
Make a mindfulness glitter jar to help keep your calm and relax further with some coloring and journaling with this... more
Make a mindfulness glitter jar to help keep your calm and relax further with some coloring and journaling with this kit, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room
Learn the fun and relaxing art of needle felting with this beginner class, taught by a New Trier Senior Project... more
Learn the fun and relaxing art of needle felting with this beginner class, taught by a New Trier Senior Project student and felting artist, and create a small project to take home.
This event is full

Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
The Studio
Thank a teacher with a project you make using the Silhouette Cameo cutter. You'll make a small gift box and frame to... more
Thank a teacher with a project you make using the Silhouette Cameo cutter. You'll make a small gift box and frame to hold a note or drawing of thanks.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room
Make new friends as you build with our bricks. Your imagination is the limit!
Registration opens Friday, April 24 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio
Teen Studio volunteers, get to know each other, the Studio mindset, and the Studio’s machines and materials.

Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Adult/Teen
Register for your kit and join us for Intuitive Scribble Art Meditation. Quiet your inner critic and rediscover... more
Register for your kit and join us for Intuitive Scribble Art Meditation. Quiet your inner critic and rediscover creative flow through line-making, mindful coloring, and zen doodling.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Lawn
Painting rocks, and so does the Maker Garden! Stop by to paint a rock that will be used as part of a future Maker... more
Painting rocks, and so does the Maker Garden! Stop by to paint a rock that will be used as part of a future Maker Garden installation.

Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Studio
Apply basic computer programming skills to create a game in Scratch.
Registration opens Thursday, May 7 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Studio
Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to cut out fabric shapes. Make fabric flowers to add to our collaborative... more
Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to cut out fabric shapes. Make fabric flowers to add to our collaborative Studio bouquet and some to take home.

Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Studio
Teen Studio volunteers, get to know each other, the Studio mindset, and the Studio’s machines and materials.

Fri, Jun 05, All day
Learn the fun and relaxing art of needle felting with this summer-themed, "Plant a Seed, Read!" beginner kit. Gr. 7-12.
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Studio
Teen Studio volunteers, get to know each other, the Studio mindset, and the Studio’s machines and materials.

Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio
Teen Studio volunteers, get to know each other, the Studio mindset, and the Studio’s machines and materials.