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Crafternoon: Fairy Houses

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We will be creating a home for the fairies in your backyard using recycled liter bottles. Bring your friends & join us at the library for creative crafting fun!April: Recy...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

We will be creating a home for the fairies in your backyard using recycled liter bottles. Bring your friends & join us at the 

library for creative crafting fun!

April: Recycled Bottle Fairy Houses

Mini Masterpieces

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Create a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake to keep for yourself or give as a present.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Youth Services North
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake to keep for yourself or give as a present.

Adventures in Art (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Please register for each class separately.Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anytime between 1-2:15, and each simple project will t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Please register for each class separately.

Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anytime between 1-2:15, and each simple project will take about 20 minutes.

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artist's techniqu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artist's techniques, as well as different types of art.

Afterschool Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen in exploring your creative side each month with an exciting new seasonal art adventure!  This program is perfect for unleashing your inner artist and hanging ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen in exploring your creative side each month with an exciting new seasonal art adventure!  This program is perfect for unleashing your inner artist and hanging out with friends !

April: Painted Newspaper Pets

Drop-in Craft: Tulip Wreath

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10:00am-noon to create your very own springtime wreath using a wire frame and silk tulips! Materials are limited. Registration is encouraged. This prog...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10:00am-noon to create your very own springtime wreath using a wire frame and silk tulips! Materials are limited. Registration is encouraged. 

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. Do you knit or crochet? Come show off your work and learn from others in the group! All skill levels are welcome to attend. J...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Crafter-Work: Birdhouse Painting

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Art is for the birds! Unleash your artistic talents as we paint birdhouses to celebrate spring.This program will be offered in-person.Stop by after work (anytime between ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Art is for the birds! Unleash your artistic talents as we paint birdhouses to celebrate spring.

This program will be offered in-person.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Floral Arranging - Annual Container Garden

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person.Join Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens for her popular floral arranging class. The project will be an annual container garden! Pa...

Payment
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Floral Arranging - Annual Container Garden

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This program will be offered in-person.Join Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens for her popular floral arranging class. The project will be an annual container gard...

Payment
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Event Details:

 

This program will be offered in-person.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. Do you knit or crochet? Come show off your work and learn from others in the group! All skill levels are welcome to attend. J...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Little Crafters: Pool Ring Selfie

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple summertime crafting with your little ones. Projects are easy to complete and are designed to help children build their fine motor skills through cutting...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple summertime crafting with your little ones. Projects are easy to complete and are designed to help children build their fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, gluing, and assembling.

Crafter-work: Kindness Rock Painting

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paint a joyful image or phrase onto a rock. Then, keeps your rock(s) for your own garden, or leave them in your favorite spot in Elburn to make someone smile. 

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Paint a joyful image or phrase onto a rock. Then, keeps your rock(s) for your own garden, or leave them in your favorite spot in Elburn to make someone smile. 

Crafternoon

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love video games? Do you have a favorite game character? Does your backpack need a new decoration? Join us at the library to create your own game character or game controlle...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you love video games? Do you have a favorite game character? Does your backpack need a new decoration? Join us at the library to create your own game character or game controller keychain using perler beads!

Mindful Art

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us this summer for mindful art classes hosted by Colleen Clark, a licensed therapist from Blackberry Counseling Center. This unique class combines creativity and mindfuln...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us this summer for mindful art classes hosted by Colleen Clark, a licensed therapist from Blackberry Counseling Center.

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for ages 3-5 years old.Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anytime ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have fun creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for ages 3-5 years old.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. Do you knit or crochet? Come show off your work and learn from others in the group! All skill levels are welcome to attend. J...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Are you a gamer? Do you love Minecraft? Come to the library and create your very own Minecraft Masterpiece! We will be hang out with fellow gamers while creating some Minecraft art...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Are you a gamer? Do you love Minecraft? Come to the library and create your very own Minecraft Masterpiece! We will be hang out with fellow gamers while creating some Minecraft art.

Afternoon Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you a gamer? Do you love Minecraft? Come to the library and create your very own Minecraft Masterpiece! We will be hang out with fellow gamers while creating some Minecraft art...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you a gamer? Do you love Minecraft? Come to the library and create your very own Minecraft Masterpiece! We will be hang out with fellow gamers while creating some Minecraft art.

Character Drawing Class with Brian Babendererde

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Brian “BMAN” Babendererde is a graphic novelist, illustrator, and video game designer known for creating high-octane comics like Soul Chaser Betty and Salvage Hounds as well as cul...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Brian “BMAN” Babendererde is a graphic novelist, illustrator, and video game designer known for creating high-octane comics like Soul Chaser Betty and Salvage Hounds as well as cult classic games like Septerra Core and

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Little Crafters

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple summertime crafting with your little ones. Projects are easy to complete and are designed to help children build their fine motor skills through cutting...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple summertime crafting with your little ones. Projects are easy to complete and are designed to help children build their fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, gluing, and assembling.

July: fireflies

Crafternoon

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need a little something cheery to decorate your space? Join us at the library, we will be using egg cartons to create a beautiful, flowered wreath or garland to brighten up your ro...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Need a little something cheery to decorate your space? Join us at the library, we will be using egg cartons to create a beautiful, flowered wreath or garland to brighten up your room!

Mindful Art

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us this summer for mindful art classes hosted by Colleen Clark, a licensed therapist from Blackberry Counseling Center. This unique class combines creativity and mindfuln...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us this summer for mindful art classes hosted by Colleen Clark, a licensed therapist from Blackberry Counseling Center.

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for ages 3-5 years old.Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anytime ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have fun creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for ages 3-5 years old.