The library offers countless ways to celebrate National Craft Month in March. Did you know that you can access Creativebug video courses for free with your library card? You can also attend in-person events at many of our library locations for a variety of craft and art projects. Join a crafting circle if you already know a skill, or learn something new at one of our classes. The library has a large collection of books on various crafts that you can check out with your library card. Check out our Quilt Trail happening in March for quilt-focused events!
Drawing, Coloring, & Painting
- Drawing Club - March 1 at 3:15 p.m. - Newberry Branch
- Zen Doodles and Zen Mandala Coloring - March 4 at 2 p.m. - Headquarters Library
- Watercolor Painting - March 6 at 3 p.m. - Hawthorne Branch
- Illustrate on Procreate or Manga Drawing: How to Draw Faces on Creativebug
Fiber Arts (Crochet, Cross-Stitch, Knitting, Sewing)
- Introduction to Crochet - March 9 at 5 p.m. - Headquarters Library
- Knitting Circle - March 1 at 2 p.m. - Millhopper Branch
- Sew Something New - March 3 at 11 a.m. - Alachua Branch
- Stitch & Chat - March 3 at 2 p.m. - Alachua Branch
- Sew X-tra: Cross Stitch Club - March 7 at 5 p.m. - Headquarters Library
- How to Crochet or Embroidered Florals on Creativebug
Journaling
- ArtSpace: Journaling - March 9 at 4 p.m. - Waldo Branch
- Creative Journaling - March 28 at 4 p.m. - Headquarters Library
- DIY Year Planner or Journal of Family Life on Creativebug
Other Crafts
- Cosplay Club: 3D Modeling for Beginners - March 1 at 4 p.m. - Headquarters Library
- Japanese Calligraphy and Language Club - March 9 at 4 p.m. - Hawthorne Branch
- Sculpture Club - March 16 at 4 p.m. - Newberry Branch
- Hand-Built Ceramics on Creativebug
You can find a full list of Arts, Crafts & DIY programs on the Events Calendar. All Creativebug courses require a valid library card number to access. Don't have a card? Find out how to apply for one today. Use #NationalCraftMonth to share on social media what you are working on and don't forget to tag us! @alachualibrary