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Beginner Embroidery Class

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Event Details:

FREE beginner-level embroidery class for adults & teens that will be creating a simple embroidered project. (Teens are welcome to come along with an adult.)All materials are pr...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

FREE beginner-level embroidery class for adults & teens that will be creating a simple embroidered project. (Teens are welcome to come along with an adult.)

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

Grapevine Basket

Basket Weaving Class: Wild Grapevine Basket

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and weave a Wild Grapevine Fruit & Vegetable Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. Adult class. Cost: $40, which can be paid at the class.All materials and instruct...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come and weave a Wild Grapevine Fruit & Vegetable Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. Adult class. Cost: $40, which can be paid at the class.
All materials and instruction is included.

Picture of a paper pyramid with leaf cutouts. Candle is glowing inside the pyramid.

Maker Monday - DIY Paper Lantern

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Hello Makers!Winter can feel long and dreary, but this month we're going to brighten things up with a fun paper lantern project.During our time together, you'll get to design and b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Hello Makers!

Winter can feel long and dreary, but this month we're going to brighten things up with a fun paper lantern project.

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

TreasureJournal

Creating a Treasure Journal

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Julie Blakely as she walks through and demonstrates in real time treasure journal bookmaking and shares some valuable reasons to make one for yourself or to give as gifts. The...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join Julie Blakely as she walks through and demonstrates in real time treasure journal bookmaking and shares some valuable reasons to make one for yourself or to give as gifts.

kindness club with hands of different colors that have hearts in the palm of the hand.

Kindness Club

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Welcome to the kindness club! This program is all about spreading kindness and having a lot of fun. Once a month our participants will gather and work on a craft or project. The go...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Welcome to the kindness club! This program is all about spreading kindness and having a lot of fun. Once a month our participants will gather and work on a craft or project.

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

Quilt Display

Quilt Hop

All Day 3/1 - 3/29
Local History Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's the 2025 Library Quilt Hop for March Quilt Month! We will have a diverse display of quilts available to view and enjoy in our main level program room and throughout the L...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's the 2025 Library Quilt Hop for March Quilt Month! 

quilt

Beginning Quilting Class: Shabby Denim Circle Quilt

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Event Details:

Come and learn how to begin making a colorful throw or lap rug using denim and 5" cotton squares in this FREE beginner-level quilting class.Just bring a charm pack or (42) 5" cotto...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come and learn how to begin making a colorful throw or lap rug using denim and 5" cotton squares in this FREE beginner-level quilting class.

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

A cartoon cat dressed as a pink pop tart with a rainbow flying behind it.

Maker Monday - Food Edition - Pop Tarts

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Event Details:

Hello Makers!We're about to witness an epic battle of flavors that will go down in snack-food history! YOU will be our expert taste judges as we break down each matchup, scoring th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Hello Makers!

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

crochet

Crochet Saturday

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Event Details:

FREE beginner-level crochet class for adults & teens that will be creating a simple washcloth project.Bring any colors of yarn (basic weight acrylic or cotton) and whatever siz...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

FREE beginner-level crochet class for adults & teens that will be creating a simple washcloth project.

kindness club with hands of different colors that have hearts in the palm of the hand.

Kindness Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Welcome to the kindness club! This program is all about spreading kindness and having a lot of fun. Once a month our participants will gather and work on a craft or project. The go...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Welcome to the kindness club! This program is all about spreading kindness and having a lot of fun. Once a month our participants will gather and work on a craft or project.

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

Basket Weaving Class: Deer Antler Wall Basket

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and weave a Deer Antler Wall Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. Adult class. Cost: TBD, (can be paid at the class).Photo of basket and cost of class will be posted h...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come and weave a Deer Antler Wall Basket with instructor, Laurie Zientek. Adult class. Cost: TBD, (can be paid at the class).
Photo of basket and cost of class will be posted here soon.

All materials and instruction is included.

basket

Sewing Class: Rope Basket

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your sewing machine and come learn how to make a rope basket out of fabric. FREE class.Supplies needed: 1.  Cotton or cotton/poly laundry or sash cord - 1/4”.2. &nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Bring your sewing machine and come learn how to make a rope basket out of fabric. FREE class.

Supplies needed: 
1.  Cotton or cotton/poly laundry or sash cord - 1/4”.
2.  1” fabric strips.

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

bedturning

Bed Turning

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Lower Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programs, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love to see and learn about quilts, come to our quilt show & tell, also known as a "bed turning". Local quilters and quilt owners will show off the quilts one at a time ...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Lower Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programs, Presentation
Event Details:

If you love to see and learn about quilts, come to our quilt show & tell, also known as a "bed turning". Local quilters and quilt owners will show off the quilts one at a time and share about them. 

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

Nimble Fingers

Nimble Fingers Creative Circle

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registr...

Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us for this informal group of people that meets weekly to quilt, sew, embroider, and more. Drop in and bring whatever you are working on. All are welcome and no registration is necessary! 

BeginningTwining

Beginning Twining Class

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Level Program Room at Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the art of twining with weaving expert, Melissa Huisman. Come learn to make your own rag rug using recycled materials. Class is $30/person, payable at the class. Adult c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville
Room: Main Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn the art of twining with weaving expert, Melissa Huisman. Come learn to make your own rag rug using recycled materials. Class is $30/person, payable at the class.