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Join us for an evening of board and card games! Explore our collection of 30+ games. Learn how to play a new one or return to an old favorite. Have a game you love? Bring it along and teach others how to play!

Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Open to adults and teens.

As you may have been able to guess, we will not be laser cutting an actual snowman, due to the whole melting thing. Instead, we will be constructing one using parts cut out on our laser cutter, and then decorating them using paints and other decorations. These snowmen can be used year after year, because they will never melt! Basic computer skills required.

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Thursday, November 29 at 3:00. You may only register for one session.

As you may have been able to guess, we will not be laser cutting an actual snowman, due to the whole melting thing. Instead, we will be constructing one using parts cut out on our laser cutter, and then decorating them using paints and other decorations. These snowmen can be used year after year, because they will never melt! Basic computer skills required.

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:00. You may only register for one session.

Join us for an evening of board and card games! Explore our collection of 30+ games. Learn how to play a new one or return to an old favorite. Have a game you love? Bring it along and teach others how to play!

Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Open to adults and teens.

This workshop will introduce the ancient craft of using plant material--from common garden plants to exotic materials and techniques--to dye textiles. Participants will tie-dye a silk scarf to take home while learning how to add color to their clothing and surroundings with ease, low cost, safety and environmental sensitivity. 

Instructor Jude Hsiang has been exploring the use of plants to add color to her knitting and weaving projects for four decades. A UConn Extension Advanced Master Gardener, she is an instructor and county coordinator for the program. She also works at Broken Arrow Nursery and is a member of the boards of the Experiment Station Associate and Connecticut Botanical Society.

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above.

Please note: This is a repeat program. Due to space constraints, please do not register for this program if you have attended previously.

Using hot glue and paint, turn ordinary wine corks into a fun holiday tabletop tree.

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:00. You may only register for one session.

Bring your projects to work on, share inspiration, ideas, patterns, & sourcing, and join us to chat about all things beading. This drop-in group is for adults interested in making jewelry who are willing to learn from and share with each other. This is not a class or workshop. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic jewelry making tools are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Using hot glue and paint, turn ordinary wine corks into a fun holiday tabletop tree.

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Thursday, December 6 at 3:00. You may only register for one session.

Please note: Registration for this program will open on Wednesday, November 21 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Join librarian Cindy Haiken to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. In December, we will be watching and discussing Hans Rosling's "How Not to be Ignorant about the World." There will be new discussions on the second Thursday of each month.

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

Join us for an evening of board and card games! Explore our collection of 30+ games. Learn how to play a new one or return to an old favorite. Have a game you love? Bring it along and teach others how to play!

Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Open to adults and teens.

Create your own colorful, custom ornaments by using alcohol inks to give plain ball ornaments a stained glass effect. 

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Thursday, December 20 at 3:00. You may only register for one session.

Come join quilters and people who enjoy sewing at the Collaboratory the third Wednesday evening of each month from 5:00PM to 9:00PM.  Bring your unfinished projects, either machine or hand sewing to work on or just stop by to get ideas for you next project.  There are 4 portable sewing machines (or bring your own) and there are also lots of tools to share including rotary blades, cutting mats,  cutting table, scissors, rulers, and  more!  Be sure to view the long arm machine and the Juki sewing machine, both require training and will need to be reserved when you plan to use them. Enjoy a fun evening of sharing and learning!  

Create your own colorful, custom ornaments by using alcohol inks to give plain ball ornaments a stained glass effect. 

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:00. You may only register for one session.

Bring your projects to work on, share inspiration, ideas, patterns, & sourcing, and join us to chat about all things beading. This drop-in group is for adults interested in making jewelry who are willing to learn from and share with each other. This is not a class or workshop. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic jewelry making tools are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Bring your projects to work on, share inspiration, ideas, patterns, & sourcing, and join us to chat about all things beading. This drop-in group is for adults interested in making jewelry who are willing to learn from and share with each other. This is not a class or workshop. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic jewelry making tools are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Bring your projects to work on, share inspiration, ideas, patterns, & sourcing, and join us to chat about all things beading. This drop-in group is for adults interested in making jewelry who are willing to learn from and share with each other. This is not a class or workshop. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic jewelry making tools are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Bring your projects to work on, share inspiration, ideas, patterns, & sourcing, and join us to chat about all things beading. This drop-in group is for adults interested in making jewelry who are willing to learn from and share with each other. This is not a class or workshop. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic jewelry making tools are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Bring your projects to work on, share inspiration, ideas, patterns, & sourcing, and join us to chat about all things beading. This drop-in group is for adults interested in making jewelry who are willing to learn from and share with each other. This is not a class or workshop. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic jewelry making tools are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Bring your projects to work on, share inspiration, ideas, patterns, & sourcing, and join us to chat about all things beading. This drop-in group is for adults interested in making jewelry who are willing to learn from and share with each other. This is not a class or workshop. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic jewelry making tools are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary.