Intermittent downtimes

Due to OCLC doing system maintenance, there is a chance that access to databases could be affected over the weekend. 

Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library locations will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle, Turner* and Mobile Libraries will be closed on:
Wednesday December 24, 2025 through Wednesday January 1, 2026. 
*Turner Community Library will be open on Saturday December 27.

Main, West & South library locations will be open on December 29 and 30 but will close early at 5:00 pm.

All library locations will reopen for normal operating hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

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Adult Take-Home Craft @ Main: Glitter Ornament

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 

 

Do you like the look of glitter ornaments, but can't stand the glitter fall-out on your floor?
Come grab a kit to make a cute glitter ornament where the glitter is on the INSIDE!

christmas tree

Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree - Take Home Craft

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Children

Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree take-home craft available at West Wyandotte circulation desk.  For kids, aged 3+.

 

While Supplies Last.

A picture of crafts such as: Ceramic Grinch, Grinch Garland, Whoville Magnet, Pom Pom Ugly Sweater, Grinch Headband

Merry Grinchmas Crafts

12/22/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Ceramic Grinch

Grinch Garland

Whoville Magnet 

Pom Pom Ugly Sweater

Grinch Headband

Girl and cat reading under a tree with night sky

Evening Storytime - Counting

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Looking for a way to wrap up your evening before dinner and bedtime? Come enjoy an interactive Storytime with multiple books and songs. At the end, there is always a fun craft or activity.

quilt swirl

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
A hand holding a pen, writing on a notepad.

The Writers' Bloc

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

Table with colorful crafts laid supplies laid out.

Take Home Craft - Beaded Keychain

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/18/2026 @ 5:00pm
Take Home at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a kit to create your own wintery beaded keychain! 

Puppets & Puppetry Workshop

Homeschool Friday: Puppets & Puppetry Workshop

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grab a DIY puppet box and make your most creative sock puppet with other students!

Seats Available
Registration Required
A flyer showing a rainbow snowflake, penguin snowball fight, winter cup animal, snowflake bookmark, and penguin igloo tree.

Penguin Crafts

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/06/2026 @ 6:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Do crafts based on the snow crunches of waddling feet, whether it is dreaming through winter or daydreaming of the days of summer. 

Rainbow Scratch Snowflake

Penguin Snowball Fight Scene

Winter Cup Animal

sewing machine

Mending Monday Makerspace

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring items to mend or alter, or your latest sewing project and take advantage of the Sewing Machines and supplies in the library sewing lab the first Monday of the month from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Come for the evening and share ideas and inspiratio

quilt swirl

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
A hand holding a pen, writing on a notepad.

The Writers' Bloc

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

A workshop for writers to share their work and receive feedback from one another. Writers of all abilities are welcome!

A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

A picture of a DIY Foam Boat, Scuba Tube Penguin, Beach Penguin Day, and Swimming Pool Penguins.

Penguin Crafts

01/07/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 2:00pm
Take Home at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

The penguins have grown tired of the chill and have gone to warmer temperatures. Join them by doing these craft kits:

DIY Foam Boat

Scuba Tube Penguin

Beach Penguin Day

Swimming Pool Penguins

teenagers sitting on a wall with legs hanging down

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us each week to hangout with video games and a craft activity. 

A advertisement showing a frog and bear pom pom pal.

Pom Pom Pal

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Turner Community Garden at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Children

Bring your little one to the Turner Community Garden to let their imagination shine so that they can create their own little Pom Pom Pal. Only sign up people taking part in the craft. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
Supplies for needlepoint including wooden embroidery hoop, thread in various colors, black scissors, white fabric, and an embroidery needle with green thread.

Fiber Folks Social Hour

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at West Wyandotte Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love crafting with fabric and thread? Join us to work on your favorite fiber crafts including crochet, embroidery, sewing, and more!

An image of two different collage boards with the title "Manifestation Collage" at the top and the date, time and location on the bottom left. The date, time and location is "Friday Jan 9th. 12pm at The Windmill KC."

Crafternoon: Manifestation Collage

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Windmill KC at Turner Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join our fanciful manifestation collage class, lost in sips of cocoa and coffee, at The Windmill KC.

Seats Available
Registration Required
art supplies on a table

Enjoy the Process - Art Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Process Art is a form of artistic expression that focuses more on the journey than the end result. This program is geared toward children 18 and under to "Enjoy the Process" of creating.

Hands holding a paper snowflake with paper and scissors on a table nearby

Winter Craft Workshop

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stay warm in the library while making some COLD winter crafts! Materials and guidance will be provided to create a book page snowman, cut paper snowflakes, and paint with ice.  

Seats Available
Registration Required