From the Downtown Library's Maker Space to events designed to give you hands-on experience for new skills; you can always learn something new at the Arlington Public Library.

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Downtown Library Makerspace
Discover and learn to use technology in the second floor’s Maker Suite. From sewing and other traditional crafts to cutting-edge 3D printing, the Downtown Library offers something for both experienced and aspiring makers.
Maker Nights
Learn a new skill, meet different people, and experience the library after hours. Each Maker Night offers a no-pressure environment where you can explore the creative process with other curious learners. Classes are designed by local experts for attendees with absolutely no experience, so every skill level is welcomed.
Creative Aging
Creative Aging is all about mentally, physically, and social active past the age of 65. If you always wanted to do something artistic, but never had the time before, this class is for you!
Family DIY
Come with the whole family and join us in our new Makerspace for Family DIY! Learn a new technique, application or craft every Saturday. At the end of each session participants will have something they created to take home!
Southern Stitches Family Sewing Club
Do you want to learn how to sew or have a sewing project you want to finish? Want to meet like-minded people? Come join the sewing fun! ALL ages, experience levels, are welcomed!
Stories to Our Children
Through a weekly 5 session workshop, parents will have the opportunity to write a story for their children. Write a story for your child to treasure and be the one to inspire imagination and a lifelong love of reading and writing.
Writing Workshops
From novel writing to poetry, we host a variety of writing workshops exploring different genres.
Calendar
Check our calendar for a full list of upcoming creative & DIY events!

Digital Arts Resources

If you don’t have the know-how already, the library has you covered! We also provide access to Lynda.com. Lynda.com is a site that has video tutorials on all of Creative Suite and a variety of topics ranging from business training to photography to web design.

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Home Improvement Reference Center

Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering all manner of home improvement/repair projects.

Features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines images not found anywhere else online, and videos of popular home repair projects.

 

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World and many more.

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