Events Calendar

Join us for a laid-back day of art! Let's explore the amazing art pieces we can create using materials we find around us. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any materials you would like to use.

Join us for a workshop on how to draw your own characters.

In celebration of National Dog Month, join us to decorate a frame for your furry friend.

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Enjoy a weekly drop-in program intended for kids aged 5-11, including activities like brick building, crafts, games, and more.

Craft the Stress Away

Join the Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) Sewing Club and learn the fundamentals of sewing using a machine! All materials provided and no prior experience is required. Space is limited. To RSVP, please email fosllsewingclub@gmail.com. This…

Join us in creating your own decorative pins using Pokémon cards! It's a fun and creative way to showcase your favorite characters.

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Join us for a fun-filled time with stories, songs, and craft activities for the whole family.

Calling all young creators! Join us on the last Thursday of each month for Builder’s Club, a fun, hands-on program where kids design and build with bricks. Bring your imagination and create with friends at the library!This program is for children of…

Join us for an evening of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome, including new learners! Bring your own needles and yarn if you have them.

Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Come make a zine and help build our collection in this monthly creative art lab. Zine content can be personal, political, niche, artistic, or purely visual—there are no rules and no experience is necessary. Basic zine making instructions and…

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Learn sewing basics at the library. All skill levels welcome. Machines provided. Space is limited.

Books, Hooks, & Needles!

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory craft. Storytime and Songs: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Craft program: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Meet us offsite at 500 Venice…

Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.

Quilters, embroiderers, and all other fiber artists welcome. Beginners welcome too! Feel free to bring projects to work on. Share patterns, projects, and ideas.Please note that there are no meetings in April or October.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to hand-bind a long-stitch-style book. You will have the opportunity to choose the color and design of your cover, select your thread, and optionally add a unique charm to your binding. Through a…