March is National Crafting Month, and that can only mean one thing—it's time to get crafty! No matter what your skill level or preferred crafting medium, the library is bound to have something for you to try.
Creativebug is the perfect place to start when considering a new craft to try. Access to this database is free with a library card. Whether you're a seasoned pro at one type of crafting or a complete beginner, Creativebug has something for everyone!
One of my favorite Creativebug classes is on Paper Book Covers. This video provides a tutorial to make your own book covers using beautiful pieces of paper—nothing is quite as personalized as a book cover you made yourself!
The library offers a variety of crafting programs for different age groups across our district. For a full list of programs and events at the library, please view our Events Calendar.
- Crafting Programs at the Library
Creative Writing & Drawing Social Club (adults)
Mondays at 5 p.m.
Creative Painting Crafts (ages 6-11)
Thursday, March 28 at 3 p.m.
Sew 'n' Sew (adults)
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Home School MakerSpace: Starry Starry Night (ages 6-18)
Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m.
STEAM Saturday: Community Rock Painting (ages 6-18)
Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m.
Art Club (teens)
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Kids Crafts (ages 6-11)
Fridays at 3 p.m.
Jewelry Making (adults)
Friday, March 29 at 4 p.m.
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship (adults)
Mondays, March 11 & 25 at 1 p.m.
Create Wind Chimes (teens)
Thursday, March 21 at 4 p.m.
Crafternooners (ages 6+)
Wednesdays at 1:40 p.m.
Heal Vets Craft Program (adults)
Thursday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Let's Make: Bracelets (ages 6-11)
Wednesday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Queer Crafting Collective (adults)
Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m.
Basic Bookmaking (adults)
Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m.
Knitting Circle (adults)
Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Teen Craft Club (teens)
Thursday, March 21 at 4 p.m.
Bring on the Beads (ages 5-16)
Tuesday, March 12 at 3:30 p.m.
Sculpture Club (teens & adults)
Thursday, March 21 at 4 p.m.
Homeschool Hour: Outdoor Chalk Party (ages 3-11)
Tuesday, March 12 at 11 a.m.
ArtSpace: Visual Journaling (ages 6+)
Thursday, March 14 at 4 p.m.
Art Enrichment (adults)
Wednesday, March 27 at 11 a.m.
Libby has thousands of books and audiobooks available for checkout—including an entire craft collection. If you're looking for something in specific, try searching for a term, such as "knitting" or "cross stitch."
Libby/OverDrive also have access to many different magazines. Try looking through the Home & Garden category for DIY ideas or the Cooking & Food category for tasty recipes to try.
And, last but not least, don't forgot to visit your local branch to check out their collection! Every Alachua County Library District location has a diverse collection of crafting titles, including books and DVDs. Not sure your branch has what you're looking for? Search the catalog to place titles on hold for pick-up at your preferred location.