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Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Library Closed

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

This event is in the "Adult" group

TEST Knittin' Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 22, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this knitting circle of both experienced and beginning knitters. Bring a working project.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Paint & Pass Snowman

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 20, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work together to create a wacky piece of art! During multiple rounds, two adjectives and a noun will be pulled from a hat and teens must paint their addition and pass it to their right.

This event is in the "Children" group

Clay Mosaics (Grades 3-5)

4:45pm–5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using air dry clay and shiny glass tiles, we will design our own clay mosaics.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chase Away the Winter Blues: Winter Mosaic

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chase Away the Winter Blues making Winter Mosaic 

Saturday, January 10, 1 – 3:30 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult)

10:15am–11:00am
Children
Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age
Event Details:

Join in the fun and stuff your very own plush Stardust Unicorn, perfect for snuggling this winter!

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult)

11:15am–12:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in the fun and stuff your very own plush Stardust Unicorn, perfect for snuggling this winter!

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult)

2:15pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in the fun and stuff your very own plush Stardust Unicorn, perfect for snuggling this winter!

Library Closed

All Day 1/18–1/19
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Community Service: Hooked-on-Crochet Training

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn 1.5 hours of community service and learn the chain and single stitch to help run a crochet program with the Children’s Department. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Stitch & Quilt

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 22, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Quiet Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a project or make a simple project we have on hand. Bring your sewing machine or use ours. Advice and tips on projects provided.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Community Service: Hooked-on-Crochet Drop In

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn one hour of community service and help run a crochet program with the Children’s Department. 

To volunteer, you must know how to crochet the single stitch, or sign up for a training session.

This event is in the "Children" group

Hooked on Crochet Drop-In (Grades 3-5)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, School Age
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age
Event Details:

No registration required. Visit us in the Children’s Room to practice the art of crochet and ask for tips from Miss Rachel. We’ll provide materials, or bring your own.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Luminous Afterimages: A demonstration of Motion, Emotion & Light & Artist Reception

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Special Programs
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 22, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Special Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Light Painting Photography artist Alina Wilczynski work that is currently on exhibit invites you to be part of a mesmerizing interactive art experience.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pressed Flower Hearts

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 22, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nonrefundable fee of $8 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Join us to make a beautiful framed pressed flower heart under glass.

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knittin' Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 22, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: YA Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this knitting circle of both experienced and beginning knitters. Bring a working project.

Library Closed

All Day 2/15–2/16
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Paper Flowers: Camelias

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 3, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nonrefundable fee of $5 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Casey will lead you in this hands-on class to create several stems of the beautiful winter-blooming camelias.

Additional Information

Registration Fee Required

There's a fee to register for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group

Community Service: Hooked-on-Crochet Drop In

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: North Shore Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn one hour of community service and help run a crochet program with the Children’s Department. 

To volunteer, you must know how to crochet the single stitch, or sign up for a training session.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Shore Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sunday May 3, 2026 through October 11, 2026.