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Craft & Hobby: St. Patrick's Day Table Runner

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Learn how to create a St. Patrick's Day themed table runner to impress your guests in this live online class.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Event Details:

Learn how to create a St. Patrick's Day themed table runner to impress your guests in this live online class.

Tissue paper flower

Tissue Paper Flowers Craft: K-3

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Spring is almost here! Join the library in making tissue paper flowers. Use a pipe cleaner to attach flowers to create a colorful bouquet!

For Grades K-3.

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Spring is almost here! Join the library in making tissue paper flowers. Use a pipe cleaner to attach flowers to create a colorful bouquet!

For Grades K-3.

image of yarn, a camera, paint, and paintbrushes scattered around with Craft & Hobby resource information

Craft & Hobby: 5" Charm Project

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Event Details:

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

rainbow-colored yarn & crochet hooks under the words "CROCHET CLUB"

Crochet Club for Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6 and Up

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For Grades 6 and Up

Toddler Painting

Once Upon a Paintbrush: Toddlers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

knitting

Adult Knitting & Crocheting for NJ Makers Day

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy an afternoon of socializing and working on your favorite method of yarn stitching! This event is open to all who knit or crochet. A limited amount of needles, hooks, & yarn will be provided, so you are encouraged to bring your own.

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of socializing and working on your favorite method of yarn stitching! This event is open to all who knit or crochet. A limited amount of needles, hooks, & yarn will be provided, so you are encouraged to bring your own.

image of stemless wine glass painted with colorful dots

DIY Painted Stemless Wine Glass

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come and enjoy a laid-back project with our Adult Services Department and leave with a fun keepsake! Paint a stemless wine glass and make a future conversation piece.

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a laid-back project with our Adult Services Department and leave with a fun keepsake! Paint a stemless wine glass and make a future conversation piece.

image of tweezers and diamond art tray, gems, and pink diamond art tool

Teen Craft: Diamond Art Bookmarks

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the library to unwind with a relaxing afternoon craft! You can explore the art of "diamond painting" and will get to take home a practical bookmark.

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Come to the library to unwind with a relaxing afternoon craft! You can explore the art of "diamond painting" and will get to take home a practical bookmark.

image of easter eggs decorated to look like disco balls

DIY for Teens: "Disco Ball" Mirrored Easter Eggs

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Tired of the same old dyed Easter eggs, year after year? Spend some time at the library trying out this unique spin on the classic craft! We will use small adhesive mirror tiles to create a beautiful "disco ball" effect on plastic eggs.

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Tired of the same old dyed Easter eggs, year after year? Spend some time at the library trying out this unique spin on the classic craft! We will use small adhesive mirror tiles to create a beautiful "disco ball" effect on plastic eggs.

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DIY "Squishies"

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

For Grades 4 to 12

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Grades 4 to 12

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Craft & Hobby: Easter Hot Pads

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Event Details:

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

rainbow-colored yarn & crochet hooks under the words "CROCHET CLUB"

Crochet Club for Teens

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6 and Up

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For Grades 6 and Up

Food Art

Food Art: K-3

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Have you ever wanted to combine your love of cooking and crafting? If so, join the library in creating food art! In this session we will use pastry decorating brushes to paint icing designs on our sugar cookies. 

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to combine your love of cooking and crafting? If so, join the library in creating food art! In this session we will use pastry decorating brushes to paint icing designs on our sugar cookies. 

Toddler Painting

Once Upon a Paintbrush: Toddlers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Connect literature and process art during our Once Upon a Paintbrush program for toddlers!

image of a mosaic made out of seeds with seeds scattered around it

Seed Mosaics for Teens

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lundt Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6 to 12

Come learn about the fascinating world of seed art with Clover Folk Studio! We will identify different types of seeds and use them to make unique works of art. 

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Lundt Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Grades 6 to 12

Come learn about the fascinating world of seed art with Clover Folk Studio! We will identify different types of seeds and use them to make unique works of art. 

Birdhouse Contest

Birdhouse Decorating Contest

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

For Grades 4 to 12

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Grades 4 to 12

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Craft & Hobby: Baby Bib Project

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, In library or from home
Event Details:

Your library card now includes access to Craft & Hobby! Learn at your own pace with video tutorials or attend live online classes on a variety of topics.

rainbow-colored yarn & crochet hooks under the words "CROCHET CLUB"

Crochet Club for Teens

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

For Grades 6 and Up

Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For Grades 6 and Up

Cross Stitch

Children's Craft Club: Cross Stitch

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

For 3rd Grade

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For 3rd Grade

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Spray Bottle Art: The Universe

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Woman's Club Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

For Students in Grades 6 to 12

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Woman's Club Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For Students in Grades 6 to 12

Suncatcher

Suncatcher Craft: K-3

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Benigno Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join the library in creating a beautiful suncatcher! Children will be provided with paper plates, clear contact paper, tissue paper, and ribbon.

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Benigno Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join the library in creating a beautiful suncatcher! Children will be provided with paper plates, clear contact paper, tissue paper, and ribbon.

Cross Stitch

Children's Craft Club: Cross Stitch

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room at Library of the Chathams
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

For 3rd Grade

Upcoming
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Library of the Chathams
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

For 3rd Grade