Creativity Programs 2026
Craft-O-Rama
Main Library - Story Room
Monday, 2/16 | 10 am - Noon
Stop by and make fun crafts to take home. All materials supplied. Best for children age 3 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Crafty Preschoolers
South Elgin Branch - Shales Children's Activity Room
Mondays, 2/16, 3/16, 3/30, 4/27 | 10 - 10:30 am
Fun art projects for little artists. Please wear appropriate clothing.
Singer Featherweight Friends
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms
Saturdays, 2/16, 3/16, 4/20 | 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Come sew with fellow Singer Featherweight machine users, make new friends, learn new tips and tricks. Please bring your own machine and supplies. Ideas & suggestions offered.
Community Sewing Circle
Main Library - Meadows Community Room
Saturdays, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18 | 10 - Noon
Join us in this welcoming space for sewers of all skill levels to learn, create, and connect. Please bring your own project and equipment, as materials will not be provided.
Build & Play: LEGO
Main Library - Story Room
Friday, 2/27 | 2 - 3 pm
Drop-in and let your imagniation run wild by building and creating with Legos!
Puppet Pals
South Elgin Branch - Shales Children's Activity Room
Mondays, 3/2 and 4/13 | 4:45 - 5:15 pm
Come join in to hear a story and create a puppet!
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Rakow Branch - Shales Living Room
Mondays, 3/2 and 4/6 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Are you working on a PhD - Project Half Done? Bring your project and join other needlecrafters as we work on unfinished projects together.
Poetry Writers Workshop
Main Library - Grove Room & Virtual via Zoom
Mondays, 3/2 and 4/6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann.
Writers on the Fox
Main Library - Grove Room
Thursdays, 3/5 and 4/2 | 7 - 8:30 pm
This writer's peer group will inspire and motivate you using prompts and exercises for creative writing. Writers of all genres are welcome to participate.
Kandi Beads & Candy
Main Library - Studio 270
Saturday, 3/7 | 2 - 3:30 pm
Make customized kandi bead bracelets and enjoy some candy! All supplies are provided.
Crochet Club
Main Library - Grove Room
Mondays, 3/9 and 4/13 | 6:30 - 8 pm
Get hooked on crocheting! Bring a project to work on. All skill levels welcome.
Spring Crafting
South Elgin Branch - Hoffer Meeting Room
Thursday, 3/12 | 1 - 3 pm
Get ready for Spring! Learn to make crepe paper flowers, a shamrock craft, and paint the Northern Lights.
Elgin Men's Shed
Main Library - Grove Room
Thursdays, 3/12 and 4/6 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.
Crochet for Newbies
Main Library - Studio 270
Tuesday, 3/17 | 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Learn to crochet and create your very first crochet creature.
For teens in grades 6 - 12.
Creativity Corner
South Elgin Branch - Shales Children's Activity Room
Tuesdays, 3/30 and 4/7 | 3 - 3:45 pm
Register to paint a cute pine tree using a fork! It’s a great way create something beautiful.
Tween Time: Bubble Wrap Tree Painting
South Elgin Branch - Shales Children's Activity Room
Tuesday, 3/31 | 11 - 11:45 am
Register to get creative painting a scene using bubble wrap!
Fun with Play-Doh
South Elgin Branch - Shales Children's Activity Room
Wednesday, 4/1 | 10 - 10:45 am
Kids will have lots of fun playing with play-doh as they explore with their hands and use their imaginations to create!
Doodle & Drop
Rakow Branch - Small Exhibit Area
Wednesday, 4/1 | 4 - 5 pm
Come drop in on this no school day and join with others to learn some new techniques, drawing trends and just...draw!
Tween Time: Earth Day Painting
South Elgin Branch - Shales Children's Activity Room
Tuesday, 4/21 | 4:45 - 5:30 pm
Celebrating earth day by drawing an animal and painting it on newspaper!
Poetry Alive
Main Library - Elgin Room
Tuesday, 4/21 | 7 - 8 pm
Come celebrate National Poetry month with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus, Gareth Mann, and other local poets.