Crafts

Like to knit?  Join our Knitting Group at the Central Library.  We meet every second Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 5:30 PM.  Beginners to experts of all ages are welcome. Knitting needles and yarn will be available, but bring your own if you have a project in mind.

Starting in February 2023, this group will be meeting on the 5th floor of the Central Library. Masks are strongly encouraged for everyone inside City facilities. If you need a mask, ask for one at the service desk.

*New program alert!* Teens, join us every third thursday to crochet & craft! All supplies and instruction included – no experience required!

Already know how to crochet? Bring your current project to share and work on. Want to craft? This month we are making friendship bracelets. ❤

This program is in the Teen Room. 

The Library thanks The Friends of the Berkeley Public Library for sponsoring the supplies purchased for this program.

Come craft with us! Cross stitch is an easy and creative craft for all ages. Whether you are already familiar with cross stitch or have never picked up a needle before, you are welcome to come learn and practice with us. Materials and instructions provided. Teens and adults welcome for this session.

If you don't have time to drop in to this craft-along session, don't worry! Cross Stitch kits will be available for pick up at all Berkeley Public Library locations during the month of February, while supplies last. 

Join us for a series of fairy tale themed paper crafting sessions! All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for preschool-kindergarten aged children.

Join us for a special New Year's Eve celebration just for kids! We'll have stories, songs, a craft, and learn a little bit about New Year's Eve traditions from around the world before we countdown to New Year's Eve somewhere on the planet! 

Ages 3-6. Masks required. 

4th floor, Central Children's Room, Central Library. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. 

Join us for a series of winter-themed paper crafting sessions! All supplies and instructions will be provided. This program is most suitable for preschool and kindergarten aged children.

Need to hem some pants? Sew on a button? Come mend clothes with friends! Needles, thread, and sewing machines will be available 2pm-4pm on Saturday, December 10th in the Community Meeting Room at North Branch. Bring your own project.

Learn how to make and publish a zine, no experience required. Use found materials to create collages & poems. Maybe combine both into a collage poetry zine!

Join us for weekly drop-in creative art play with the Museum of Children's Art.

Every Saturday, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (unless closed) @West Branch.

For kids 5 and up. Families and younger siblings welcome.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

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Like to knit?  Join our Knitting Circle in the North Branch Library Community Meeting Room from 2pm to 4pm.  Beginners to experts of all ages are welcome. Knitting needles and yarn will be available, but bring your own if you have a project in mind. Masks are required.