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Adult Creativebug Kit: Amigurumi Turtle

The Colony, TX CST
Follow along with a Creativebug class to make a cute amigurumi crocheted turtle! A TCPL card is required to access the class on Creativebug, a free Library electronic resource. Basic crochet knowledge is strongly recommended… read more

Gingerbread House Decorating 2024

The Colony, TX CST
Celebrate the season with your family and decorate pre-built graham cracker gingerbread houses at The Colony Public Library. Each participant will need their own ticket to claim their gingerbread house.

Spice Club Kits December 2024

The Colony, TX CST
Just in time for the holidays, whip up a 19th century English Christmas Pudding with the ingredients in this month’s Spice Club Kit. Registration is required for this kit. Register online beginning Monday, December 16 at 10 … read more

Art Club Kits: January 2025

The Colony, TX CST
The first rule of Art Club is… try something new! Each month, Art Club Kits will feature work by different artists and a coordinating, age-appropriate project to try at home. Kits are available for Preschoolers, Children, an… read more

Sewing Basics January 2025

The Colony, TX CST
Learn the basics of sewing and how to operate a sewing machine in this hands-on class for ages 12+! This class takes place in the Library Conference Room and is offered at either 10:15 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Registration is requi… read more

Art Club Kits: February 2025

The Colony, TX CST
The first rule of Art Club is… try something new! Each month, Art Club Kits will feature work by different artists and a coordinating, age-appropriate project to try at home. Kits are available for Preschoolers, Children, an… read more

Art Club Kits: March 2025

The Colony, TX CST
The first rule of Art Club is… try something new! Each month, Art Club Kits will feature work by different artists and a coordinating, age-appropriate project to try at home. Kits are available for Preschoolers, Children, an… read more

Teen Kit: Tabletop Role-Playing Games

The Colony, TX CST
Are you interested in playing games where you can pretend to be someone else and help decide the course of the story? If this mix of storytelling and playing with a bunch of dice is intriguing, then this is the kit for you. … read more

Sewing Basics Quilting April 2025

The Colony, TX CST
Learn the basics of cutting fabric and piecing quilts in this hands-on class geared toward ages 12+! Basic-to-intermediate sewing experience and familiarity with working with seam allowances strongly recommended. Registratio… read more

Art Club Kits: April 2025

The Colony, TX CST
The first rule of Art Club is… try something new! Each month, Art Club Kits will feature work by different artists and a coordinating, age-appropriate project to try at home. Kits are available for Preschoolers, Children, an… read more

Zellige/Mosaic Art

The Colony, TX CST
In this Zellige/Mosaic hands-on workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to create their own unique mosaic piece to take home, while also exploring the beauty and symbolism behind this ancient Arab art form.
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Past Events

Sewing Basics: Bowl Cozy November 2024

Sewing Basics: Bowl Cozy November 2024

The Colony, TX
Learn how to sew a bowl cozy in this hands-on class geared toward ages 12+! Basic sewing experience is a prerequisite. This class will take place in the Library Conference Room and is offered at 10:15 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Registration is required for this class and begins Monday, October 21 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, November 2 2024 10:15 AM 4:00 PM

Adult Kit: Tiny Art Show

Adult Kit: Tiny Art Show

The Colony, TX
Create a tiny piece of art for display in a community gallery.  Kits will be available for pickup Tuesday, October 29 – Sunday, November 3. The theme of the tiny art show is "autumn". Submissions will be accepted during business hours Tuesday November 5 – Sunday, November 10.
Tue, Oct 29 2024 10:00 AM Sun, Nov 3 2024 5:00 PM

Moroccan Tea Ceremony

Moroccan Tea Ceremony

The Colony, TX
Learn about the unique art of the Moroccan tea ceremony at this lecture in partnership with the UNT Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Registration is required to attend. For participants ages 18+. Limit 2 tickets per person. Tea and refreshments will be provided. The event…
Friday, October 18 2024 6:30 PM 7:45 PM

Teen Kit: Straw Weaving

Teen Kit: Straw Weaving

The Colony, TX
Have you ever wanted to weave a bracelet or bookmark but don’t have a loom? Learn to weave with just straws, yarn, and some tape in this kit for tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12. Kits will be available for pickup Tuesday, September 10 – Sunday, September 15.
Mon, Sep 9 2024 10:00 AM Sun, Sep 15 2024 5:00 PM

Interactive Book Boxes Fall 2024

Interactive Book Boxes Fall 2024

The Colony, TX
Immerse yourself in a book with this interactive kit! Take part in the story by unwrapping new activities, snacks, and surprises while you read. We recommend reserving a box for each reader - some of the items and activities are difficult to share. Kits will be available for pickup from Tuesday, …
Tue, Nov 19 2024 10:00 AM Wed, Nov 27 2024 5:00 PM

Adult Kit: Kusudama Origami Balls

Adult Kit: Kusudama Origami Balls

The Colony, TX
Fold and create an origami flower ball to hang in your space for decoration! Limit one ticket per person. Kits will be available for pickup Tuesday, September 24 through Sunday, September 29.
Tue, Sep 24 2024 10:00 AM Sun, Sep 29 2024 5:00 PM

Spice Club Kits October 2024

Spice Club Kits October 2024

The Colony, TX
Sample Middle Eastern flavors in this month’s Spice Club Kit: Pomegranate molasses and cumin seed. Along with samples, kits include simple recipes that showcase the ingredient or spices and provide TCPL resources to find more recipes and ideas. Registration is required for this kit. Register online…
Tue, Oct 22 2024 10:00 AM Sun, Oct 27 2024 4:00 PM

Spice Club Kits September 2024

Spice Club Kits September 2024

The Colony, TX
Try out the three different types of spicy in this month’s Spice Club Kit: Hot spicy (chili powder), pungent spicy (horseradish root powder), and numbing spicy (Sichuan peppercorns). Along with samples, kits include simple recipes that showcase the ingredient or spices and provide TCPL resources to…
Tue, Sep 17 2024 10:00 AM Sun, Sep 22 2024 4:00 PM

Paper Quilling Snowflakes

Paper Quilling Snowflakes

The Colony, TX
Use an easy paper quilling technique to make a delicate snowflake ornament out of paper in this program for participants ages 18+ . All supplies will be provided. The event will be held Saturday, November 16 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.  Limit one ticket per person.
Saturday, November 16 2024 2:00 PM 3:30 PM

Spice Club Kits November 2024

Spice Club Kits November 2024

The Colony, TX
Learn about spices native to the Americas in this month’s Spice Club Kit: achiote/annatto seeds and amaranth. Along with samples, kits include simple recipes that showcase the ingredient or spices and provide TCPL resources to find more recipes and ideas. Registration is required for this kit. Regi…
Tue, Nov 12 2024 10:00 AM Sun, Nov 17 2024 4:00 PM
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