Arts & Crafts

Come in for open play and when you and the littles are ready, you can head over to the cafe side and enjoy a fun craft!

Exciting Story time with a fun themed craft afterwards

Get ready for watching the Kentucky Derby on May 4 by making your own fascinator to wear! For ages 10 through adult. Space is limited, register at 757.741.3300, option 2.

The Mermaid Factory is a unique “paint your own” art studio. All of our plaster products are handmade in Coastal Virginia and are the ideal blank canvas to inspire your creativity. Our studio offers safe and easy-to-use acrylic paint, glitter, […]

Do you like to decorate eggs, but hate the preparation and mess? Drop in any time from 1-4 p.m. to color your eggs! Children of all ages are invited to paint, dye, and decorate. We will supply the eggs and […]

Join us as we teach you how to make a burlap wreath using the bubble method, and adorn them with some spring accents. For ages 13+. Call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Join us for this no sew heart pillow perfect in time to decorate for Valentine’s day. For ages 13+.  Please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Getting ready for a preschool dance party? Come make your own tulle tutu before or after the party, while supplies last. Recommended for ages 2-7.

Drop-in once a month for a snack, a craft, and time to hang out with friends. For ages 9-12.

Decorate a ceramic owl in the Teen Room. For ages 13-18. No registration required.

Ages 13 through adult are invited in this guided acrylic paint program to create their own interpretation of a shared design to take home! No experience needed. Register at 757.741.3300, option 2.

Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+.   Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Sew an apron so you can do your holiday cooking in style! Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Please […]

This introductory class will walk through the basics of 3D printing, including downloading a design file, preparing it to print using slicing software, and setting up the printer. Basic computer skills are required, so kids who need help using a […]

Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. […]

Come by and make a holiday wreath decorated however you like! For ages 9-18. 

Get ready to end the year in style by crafting your own New Year’s Eve party hat and noisemaker. (Includes small pieces; recommended for ages 3+.)

Leading up to the holidays we will have a take and make Mini Wooden Wreath available to grab and assemble inside the Makerspace during open Makerspace hours. For ages 13+, while supplies last.

Join us in making some custom gingerbread earrings on the Glowforge! For ages 18+.  Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3000, option 2 to register.

Leading up to the holidays we will have a take and make Mini Wooden Wreath available to grab and assemble inside the Makerspace during open Makerspace hours. For ages 13+, while supplies last.

We’re making some beautiful burlap wreaths with some greenery adornments. For ages 13+. Spots are limited so call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

All ages welcome in this drop in card making session. No registration required.

Join us for this new program where beginners can meet up and learn the basics of knitting and people with projects are encouraged to stitch along with others.  Some basics are provided for those without a project. No registration required.

 Join our Gnome Craft of the Week!  October 4th-7th come make a Gnome witch door hanger. Wednesday to Friday from 12-6pm and Saturday 10-2pm (while supplies last) we have an exciting self-guided gnome craft for $25 waiting for you!   

Local artists and crafters will sell a wide variety of high quality, original creations including jewelry, Christmas decorations, home decor, woodworking, photos and paintings, children’s items and much more. This is the third annual festival; last year’s event was so […]