Upcoming events.
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
Homeschool book club
This is a monthly discussion group for homeschooled children. This week we will be discussing books containing humor and fairy tales and picking our books for next month’s topic (biography in non-fiction).
Easter Egg Pouch Craft -- Sewing required
This class will teach you how to create a custom fabric Easter egg with a pocket. This class does require you bring a sewing machine but the fabric, iron, and cutting supplies will be provided. If you do not have a sewing machine but wish to attend please contact the library to reserve access to one of our machines (low quality).
@Olla - Children's Craft -St Patty Day Craft
This workshop will walk children through creating a simple St Patty day themed craft.
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
Get it Done Project Group
At this craft workshop anything goes. Bring a craft or art project you are working to get done and work on it with us. I will likely bring crochet and look forward to seeing what you are working on!
Literary Ladies of LaSalle Book Club
This is a lady’s book club that will select a book each month to read together and discuss. If you wish to participate please ask a staff member and we can let you know that book we are reading this month!
Crochet Project Group
Join us as we work on our WIPs (Works in progress) together. Bring a project and craft with us. This is a great time to get help on a crochet project you may be stuck on!
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
Homeschool book club
This is a monthly discussion group for homeschooled children. This week we will be discussing books containing myths/legends/fab/es and picking our books for next month’s topic (which is open to any that we have covered already or any that we have not—basically a free read month).
Olla Children's Craft -- Sleeping Chick
This event will be so much fun! will we send participants home with a fabric egg (made by our Jena library craft crew) and we will craft a sleeping chick to go inside the egg to nest. All supplies included and free.
Get it Done Project Group
At this craft workshop anything goes. Bring a craft or art project you are working to get done and work on it with us. I will likely bring crochet and look forward to seeing what you are working on!
Olla Children's Craft--Garbage Gobbler
To celebrate Earth Day we will be crafting a garbage gobbler that students can take with them around their local neighborhood or park and clean up trash! Free event all supplies included.
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
Cajun Chef Cooking Class and Book Signing
This is one you will not want to miss! A local celebrity chef will be cooking for us and you can leave with a signed copy of her recent book!
Literary Ladies of LaSalle Book Club
This is a lady’s book club that will select a book each month to read together and discuss. If you wish to participate please ask a staff member and we can let you know that book we are reading this month!
Crochet Project Group
Join us as we work on our WIPs (Works in progress) together. Bring a project and craft with us. This is a great time to get help on a crochet project you may be stuck on!
@Olla - Children's Craft - Castle Art
Join us as we create a fun 3D piece of Art with Castle walls, a Dragon, Knight and Draw Bridge
Beading Workshop
Join us and create a beaded neckless, bracelet or earrings with us. All supplies included.
Bling out a Book
We will be using diamond dots and glue to upscale a book to a next level work of art. Please bring a book of your choice to use for the art project (our friends of the library book sale has options if desired). All additional supplies included.
Crochet Level 3
At this class you will learn how to read a pattern, diagram and yarn skein. We will talk about best beginner projects and the supplies you will need to complete your task.
Quilting Project Group
This is a group for those who have taken part 1 & 2 or have some sewing experience. Please bring a sewing machine, cutting tools and personal supplies you love. (Note: we do have shared supplies but supplies are limited. Iron and board and fabric is also available.)
NOTE: this second meeting of the year will allow for some teaching for beginners if you wish to join our group.
Crochet Project Group
Join us as we work on our WIPs (works in progress) bring a project and any questions you have and hang out with other crafters. This is a great group to hand out and just craft together.
Literary Ladies of LaSalle Book Club
This is a lady’s book club that will select a book each month to read together and discuss. If you wish to participate please ask a staff member and we can let you know that book we are reading this month!
@ Olla - Children's Craft - Origami
We will work together to create paper folding crafts. Parents are welcome to join children with this craft.
Crochet Level 2
This a follow class for those who have some basic understanding of how to work with a hook and yarn. We will work on creating basic crochet stitches, increase, decrease, finishing off a piece and talk about magic rings and circular projects. We do have all the supplies you will need to practice here but you are welcome to bring your own supplies.
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
@ Olla - Children's Craft Diamond Dot stickers
We will work together to create some fun diamond dot stickers. Parents are welcome to join their child in this craft.
Valentine Card - Quilling craft
Join us and try out a fun paper craft and create a card for someone special.
Quilting Project Group
This is a group for those who have taken part 1 & 2 or have some sewing experience. Please bring a sewing machine, cutting tools and personal supplies you love. (Note: we do have shared supplies but supplies are limited. Iron and board and fabric is also available.)
NOTE: this second meeting of the year will allow for some teaching for beginners if you wish to join our group.
Homeschool book club
This is a monthly discussion group for homeschooled children. This week we will be discussing books containing humor and fairy tales and picking our books for next month’s topic (biography in non-fiction).
Crochet Level 3
At this class you will learn how to read a pattern, diagram and yarn skein. We will talk about best beginner projects and the supplies you will need to complete your task.
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
Quilting Project Group
This is a group for those who have taken part 1 & 2 or have some sewing experience. Please bring a sewing machine, cutting tools and personal supplies you love. (Note: we do have shared supplies but supplies are limited. Iron and board and fabric is also available.)
NOTE: this second meeting of the year will allow for some teaching for beginners if you wish to join our group.
Crochet 101 Part 1
This a foundational class that will teach you how to create a beginner’s knot, create a chain and learn about the plan for the follow up courses. We do have all the supplies you will need to practice here but you are welcome to bring your own supplies if you would like.
Quilting Project Group
This is a group for those who have taken part 1 & 2 or have some sewing experience. Please bring a sewing machine, cutting tools and personal supplies you love. (Note: we do have shared supplies but supplies are limited. Iron and board and fabric is also available.)
NOTE: this second meeting of the year will allow for some teaching for beginners if you wish to join our group.
Get it Done Project Group
At this craft workshop anything goes. Bring a craft or art project you are working to get done and work on it with us. I will likely bring crochet and look forward to seeing what you are working on!
Literary Ladies of LaSalle Book Club
This is a lady’s book club that will select a book each month to read together and discuss. If you wish to participate please ask a staff member and we can let you know that book we are reading this month!
Creative Journaling
This class will teach you all of the basics of how to create a journal that is uniquely you and designed for your purposes. We do have all the supplies you would need to get started on this fun, healthy project.
Crochet Level 2
This a follow class for those who have some basic understanding of how to work with a hook and yarn. We will work on creating basic crochet stitches, increase, decrease, finishing off a piece and talk about magic rings and circular projects. We do have all the supplies you will need to practice here but you are welcome to bring your own supplies.
Quilting Project Group Beginners Welcome!
This is a group for those who have taken part 1 & 2 or have some sewing experience. Please bring a sewing machine, cutting tools and personal supplies you love. (Note: we do have shared supplies but supplies are limited. Iron and board and fabric is also available.)
NOTE: this first meeting of the year will allow for some teaching for beginners if you wish to join our group. If you are a beginner, please bring cutting supplies and fabric (if you have some to use—we do have some on hand to choose from).