Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Wanting to make socks but unsure where to start? Join us as we learn techniques to crochet socks from the toe up! This is an advanced class, and will require a firm foundation of crochet skills.

Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Make a felt baby dragon for our Enchanted Forest! Once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year’s Yarnfiti Community Project.

Fairview Shores Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities

Believe in the force, do you? Take the oath, construct your lightsaber craft and get into gear with activities inspired by a galaxy far, far away. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Learn basic techniques while creating a project. Techniques include chaining up rows, as well as double and triple crochet stitches.

Southeast Branch

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Community & Citizenship; Games & Activities; Storytime

Observe a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, and learn about the Chinese zodiac and chopsticks. Then create a Chinese-style paper lantern. Children will use spatial reasoning. Recommended for ages 6-8.

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Start crocheting today! Learn basic techniques while creating your first project, a bookmark for your favorite read. Techniques include creating a slip knot, chaining, and single crochet stitches.

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Share in the magic as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Usually solitary, a group of owls is called a “parliament.” Help knit our own parliament of owls to watch over the forest.

South Creek Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

Everywhere that mama went, her lamb was sure to go. Join us for an event that is sure to entertain the little lambs and celebrate their mamas. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY

Make adorable mini amigurumi characters from Star Wars. Use basic crochet stitches, while learning how to seam pieces together and embroider facial features.

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day and fold your own origami bookmarks inspired by iconic Star Wars characters. Recommended for ages 9-12.