Turn an ordinary paper lantern into an extraordinary glowing pink jellyfish! This easy craft project will give you a chance to create something unique using LED lights, flowing ribbons and various other decorative craft supplies.

Fold and color a pretty origami spring tulip bouquet!

Local crafter Beth Battey will teach you how to make a cool chain mail twist bracelet, using links, pliers and patience!

This project will take the entire program time to complete.

In partnership with Natural Area Preservation, take a short stroll guided by a NAP educator through the natural area near Traverwood. Collect items to inspire your block carving, then come back to the library to carve a block and print some simple notecards.

This event involves sharp carving tools and is intended for teens and adults.

Do you have something you want to design or print on a 3D printer? This open lab will provide access to the library's 3D printing resources including printers, filament, and design stations! Time will be allotted for printing larger items, as well as opportunities to ask questions about the library's 3D printers or troubleshoot your own.

Do you have wrapping paper lying around that you don't think you'll use again? Ever open a roll of gift wrap and then forget about it? Want to refresh your gift bag options? Bring it to swap! Accepting wrapping paper for any occasion, spools of ribbon, new or gently used gift bags and bows. You do not need to bring materials in order to pick up new supplies. We'll also have an array of inks and stamps to use to design your own wrapping paper.

Make a decorative fluffy lady bug with glittering wings!

Come join us to make greeting cards that are perfect for spring, using the technique of Gel Plate Printing! We will provide the materials and give you a brief demonstration on the Gel Printing technique.

We will trace and cut simple flower patterns out of paper, then attach them to a string to make a spring bouquet garland to hang up at home.

Make a simple quilling card of flowers for that special someone to show your appreciation.

Try out the library's heat press and create for yourself a canvas tote adorned with this years AACME logo.

This event is part of the Ann Arbor Creativity and Making Expo. Find out more here.

Create a set of colorful coasters using confetti and ceramic tiles. These coasters are easy to make, fun to have, and are great as a gift!

We'll walk you through how to use analog tools to design a two-color risograph print, this time with India ink. Following the event, participants will copies of their design.

Build your own small design out of LEGO and then pull a print of it using our letterpress printing presses.

Note: No equipment from our Open Letterpress Labs will be accessible during this event. There will only be LEGO Letterpress happening.

Learn to make a realistic bouquet of roses using pipe cleaners! Note: This event uses hot glue.

Zines are self-made little magazines or booklets that can be about absolutely anything! They can be made using a single sheet of paper or printed more professionally. Zines can include writing, comics, collage, art, or anything you can think of. In this workshop, you'll be able to make your own zine and copy and share it with others. You are also welcome to bring a recent issue of your zine to show off. Presented by zine maker Steve Hughes, who has published Stupor since 1995.

Make a little wearable piece of art with these easy pendant necklaces! You'll create something wonderful with fingerprint ink and a few other basic supplies, then set it inside a small metal and glass charm.

Join us for crafts that celebrate cicadas! Make a cicada mask, an paper cicada, learn how to draw a cicada and more.

2024 is the first time in 221 years that the 17-year Brood XII and the 13-year Brood XIX will emerge simultaneously! We might not see many of these periodical cicadas in Michigan this year, so let's make our own!

Join us in making simple sugar scrubs to exfoliate your skin!

Learn how to hand sew adorable toy fruits and vegetables with this beginner-level sewing craft for adults! This time around we'll be making avocados out of felt.

This event involves sharp sewing needles. AADL staff will be on hand to help beginners, but experts are welcome too!