Art / Crafts

Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

In this workshop you will learn how to design and decorate do-it-yourself stickers. Use markers to experiment with layering light and dark color combinations to add details to your sticker designs. You will have so much fun making stickers in the sun that you will want to share your new DIY sticker hack with others!

In this workshop you will explore the use of various materials, colors and drawing techniques to create a bookmark. Choose a word or phrase that sparks inspiration and ignites imagination as you make your mark on the world through art. This workshop is a drop-in style workshop. Seats are limited and are first come first serve. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Learn to paint the beautiful Nebraska native pollinator flowers that are sprinkled throughout the RiverFront park. While painting you will learn basic water techniques such as: controlling water (wet on wet, wet on dry), blending, and how to paint from observation. Overall, we will have fun, unwind, and enjoy native pollinator flowers. All levels welcome. No experience necessary. This workshop is a drop-in style workshop. Seats are limited and are first come first serve. Location: RiverFront Park at the Arrival Plaza outside of Kiewit Luminarium

Let’s take a closer look at the Plants in the park and our Farmer’s Market finds…..fruits & veggies and any other fun treasures we discover. Through close observation (with the help of a magnifying glass) we will play with Oil Pastels, Chalk Pastels and watercolor pencils to appreciate the beauty of Nature’s design. All materials included. This workshop is a drop-in style workshop. Seats are limited and are first come first serve. Location: RiverFront Park at the Arrival Plaza outside of Kiewit Luminarium

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Bring your loved ones for fun and creative play. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

Free crafts for kids, extra savings for parents second Saturday every month.  Kids get a free craft, ID Badge & Lanyard collector's pin each month + Craft Medallion after completing 6 crafts. In December Build a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Toucan or Monster Truck

Free crafts for kids, extra savings for parents second Saturday every month.  Kids get a free craft, ID Badge & Lanyard collector's pin each month + Craft Medallion after completing 6 crafts. In January make a Mitten Bookmark

Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area. This month's craft project: Valentines.

Explore the artwork of Henri Matisse as we create a community art project and discover how to continue the art at home. For Grades K-5; please arrive on time at 5:00. No registration required.

Ages 8-14. How high can you make a tower with marshmallows and toothpicks?

Join experienced knitting teacher Roxanne Wheeler as she teaches this class for beginning knitting. Participants will learn foundational knitting skills as we knit wash cloths which can be applied to numerous other knitting projects. Knitting supplies are provided, all you need to bring is yourself and your enthusiasm! Registration limited. Availability offered first to interested individuals who haven't been able to join a Beginner Knitting class yet.

Come in for a nice cozy day! Kiddos can decorate their very own mug and enjoy a yummy cup of hot cocoa! It’s a perfect way to get creative and warm up with us! Free all age event, come early to grab a spot (while supplies last)!

S'mores DIY Card Craft at The Learning Express

Designer's Den is a 60-minute, hands-on program designed for patrons of all ages to experiment, be creative, and express themselves using a blend of traditional crafting tools and creative technology. Each session offers a guided activity that encourages imagination, open-ended exploration, and collaborative learning. This all-ages activity invites participants to get creative and make a glowing card to take home and give to someone special. Space is limited. Registration is required

Ages 10+.  Tweens, teens, and adults can join us to crochet together!  Bring your own project to work on or try to make something out of the library's scrap yarn.  Beginners welcome.

Kids can stop in, build their own F1-style LEGO car, and enjoy a morning of creative racing fun. Free event all age event, come early to grab a spot (While Supplies Last!!)

Join this month's Craft and Chat to learn foundational Cricut cutter skills as they assemble zipper bags, great as makeup, pencil bags, and more! By the end of this craft, all participants will have the know-how which can be applied to many other Cricut cutter crafts

Sand Art Necklace and Bracelet

Rain Stick

Designer's Den is a 60-minute, hands-on program designed for patrons of all ages to experiment, be creative, and express themselves using a blend of traditional crafting tools and creative technology. Each session offers a guided activity that encourages imagination, open-ended exploration, and collaborative learning.  Space is limited. Registration is required.

Kid-Preneuer Pop-Up Shop

Create a unique and colorful bookmark using pressed flowers! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Designer's Den is a 60-minute, hands-on program designed for patrons of all ages to experiment, be creative, and express themselves using a blend of traditional crafting tools and creative technology. Each session offers a guided activity that encourages imagination, open-ended exploration, and collaborative learning.  Space is limited. Registration is required.

Hold a wishing stone. Feels its presence. Ask yourself, what would I like to wish for today? Focus your energy into creating your own magical piece of art to carry into the summer. We will be using watercolor pencils for control and liquid watercolor to let go. Feel the stillness when you set your intentions in “stone” (well, a painting of a stone). All materials included Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

Kids can design and build their own paper strip flowers using bright colors and creative patterns—perfect for celebrating spring! 

Free crafts for kids, extra savings for parents.  Make Bee or Frog Magnets.

Spring Slime Craft

Explore the art of bookbinding in this presenter-led, hands-on workshop. This compact, folded binding style is beautifully designed for organizing everyday keepsakes such as photos, notes, tickets, business cards or recipes. Discover creative applications and assemble your own book from start to finish. All materials provided. All experience levels are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Sun with Rainbow Craft

Birds Nest Craft

Pinwheels Craft

Spring Sensory Bottles Craft

Explore the art of bookbinding in this presenter-led, hands-on workshop. This compact, folded binding style is beautifully designed for organizing everyday keepsakes such as photos, notes, tickets, business cards or recipes. Discover creative applications and assemble your own book from start to finish. All materials provided. All experience levels are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Kids can create their very own adorable clay ladybugs—perfect for a cute keepsake or a fun spring decoration! 

Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

In this workshop you will learn how to make butterflies out of cardboard tubes and flowers out of cardboard egg cartons. I will guide you through the steps on how to fold, cut and glue until your butterflies emerge and your flowers bloom into reality. You can then use markers to decorate and design your cardboard creations. When you are all done you can glue on a magnet or mini clothes pin so you can display your creation as you please. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Create a DIY Lightsaber

Join to test drive some of the most popular art materials used for Urban Sketching: water brushes, several kinds of ink, pencil, watercolor and water-based pastels. You might just fall in love with Urban Sketching, the latest global obsession where everybody is welcome and all viewpoints are valued for their unique perspective. All materials included. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

Create Binoculars

This month, come and create your own lip balm! Make a balm that’s perfect for you or as a handmade gift. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.