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Creation Station: Holiday Cards

All Day 12/1–12/31
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Make someone's holiday merry and bright with a handmade card! 

We have the supplies, you bring the creativity. Create a card and/or Holiday project with simple materials to celebrate the season. 

 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Activity Station

All Day 12/1–12/31
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Activity Station
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Check out our activity center when you visit the library! Drop-in crafts, activities, and a seek'n'find game with a winter holiday theme!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Winter Wonderland/Maravilla Invernal Celebration @ Crestwood

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY, Storytime, Winter Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate YPL's Annual Tree Lighting with our special guests from the North Pole. Join us for storytime, crafts, music, cocoa, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Fantastic Fiber Arts Make and Take Gathering

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Calling all crafters and those interested in crafting.

Join Alison Robles for an hour of fiber arts fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Painting with Teresa

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Will Library
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Cardinals often add a bright spot of color during the winter season, and they also symbolize spiritual visitors, hope, courage, and love.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Cardboard Gingerbread House Craft

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We're starting December with a gingerbread-themed craft! Visit to decorate your own cardboard gingerbread house to bring home. Join in the fun and get creative with us!

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Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

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Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Knit & Sip

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Pizza & Puzzles.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Annual Christmas Ornament Workshop

5:30pm–6:30pm
Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Our annual Christmas ornament workshop is back! Children are invited to make two ornaments - one for our library Christmas tree and one for their Christmas tree at home. Ornaments will be on a first come, first served basis.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Holiday Cards with Julie

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Seniors, get into the holiday spirit by creating holiday cards with Julie.

Fashion cards with washi tape, fabric, stickers, ribbons and more.

No experience required, all materials provided & registration required 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Crestwood Knitting Circle

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

More Information

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bling's the Thing: Earring Workshop with Joan Lloyd

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Will Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Lower Lobby - Inside
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

join this fun activity and learn to make bead earrings. For every pair you make to keep, you make one to be donated to a battered women's shelter this holiday season.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Disney Day Party!

2:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Children's Department - Study Carrels (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

We're celebrating Walt Disney's birthday! Come grab a party favor and make a Mickey Mouse themed craft to bring home. Plus, watch the original Lion King (G) with us starting at 2:45 PM. Materials available while supplies last.

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Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Holiday Movie Craft

3:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Holiday short films and fun crafts inspiried by the movies!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Mending Club with Leila Arisa

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Growing pile of mending projects at home? Join us every 2nd + 3rd Saturday to work on them together.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Holiday Workshop / Taller de Festividades

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202 (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a special 2 hour workshop where we will design holiday decor to celebrate the season.  Just bring your imagination and we will bring the supplies. Register below.

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Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

YPL's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New York Council on the Arts logo - outline of New York State map

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

More Information

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Knit & Sip

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and doing some needlework. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon every Monday at your local library!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mix and Match Mondays: Activities for Teens

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Make a Gingerbread House DIY Craft Stickers Scenes.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Hansel & Gretel Story and Treat!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Event Details:

Read the beloved picture book and make a sweet treat! No Registration, but supplies are limited. Recommended for children aged 4-7.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group

Crestwood Knitting Circle

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Knitting Novice or Knitting Ninja - there is a place for you in the Crestwood Knitting Circle.

FREE Project bag, knitting needles, and yarn skein available on a first come, first served basis.

Gather Knit and Chat with us!

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Chalk It Up!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

The Cove has a chalkboard wall, and we want you to help us decorate it!

More Information

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.