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).
Diamond Dots Workshop
This is a fun workshop that you can try your hand at diamond dots. It is an easy craft that is great for beginners. We have mini crafts for you to choose from and if you have a project you are already working on at home bring it and work on it with us!
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).
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
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.
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).
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.
Valentine Card - Quilling craft
Join us and try out a fun paper craft and create a card for someone special.
@ 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.
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
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.
@ Olla - Children's Craft - Origami
We will work together to create paper folding crafts. Parents are welcome to join children with this craft.
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) 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.
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 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 (P2 for beginners)
Beginners Welcome. Learn the basics of quilting. This is a hands-on workshop so please bring any supplies you wish to use. For this class it is recommended to bring an iron, travel iron board, cutting tools and any fabric you plan to use. (Note: we do have supplies on hand you may use but supplies are limited. Fabric is available as well). For those who already have the skills you are welcome to bring your project and work on it here with us!
Healing Hands Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support.
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.
Beading Workshop
Join us and create a beaded neckless, bracelet or earrings with us. All supplies included.
@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
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).
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.
@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!
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.
Legacy Letter Writing Workshop
This workshop will provide you with inspiration to get you started writing your legacy letter. This letter can be passed down to descendants, given to coworkers, friends or loved ones.
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!
STEAM Event: Fingerprint Science and Craft
This workshop is for children 8+ who would like to learn about fingerprint science. We will also make a fingerprint craft to take home.
Quilting project group
This is a group for those who have taken part 1 or have some sewing experience. Please bring a sewing machine, iron & board, cutting tools and personal supplies you love. (Note: we do have shared supplies but supplies are limited. Fabric is also available.)
NaNoWriMo Novel Writing Group
This group will get you writing! We will talk about when, where and how to get started and provide you will support you need to get your novel written. This group will meet weekly during November. Open to all aspiring writers.
Casie B Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support. This is held every other Tuesday and hosted by Casie B.
Beading Workshop
We supply the beads and strings, you bring the ideas and insp. Come craft with us!
Fall Wreath Workshop
This event will supply you with all you need to create a fun festive wreath for the season.
NaNoWriMo Novel Writing Group
This group will get you writing! We will talk about when, where and how to get started and provide you will support you need to get your novel written. This group will meet weekly during November. Open to all aspiring writers.
NaNoWriMo Novel Writing Group
This group will get you writing! We will talk about when, where and how to get started and provide you will support you need to get your novel written. This group will meet weekly during November. Open to all aspiring writers.
Casie B Grief Support Group
Meet with a support provider and others seeking support. This is held every other Tuesday and hosted by Casie B.
At Jena—Origami Fun
Join us as we learn some of the basic designs we can create with paper folding techniques.
Diamond Dots
Bring a project of your own to work on or choose from one of our mini projects. This is a fun, free, family friendly event. Hope to see you here!
Recipe box craft and recipe swap event
Join us and work on creating a special recipe box for you to store your favorite meals. Bring a recipe to share as well and we will make sure everyone at the event gets a copy!
Game Night (puzzles too!)
Join us for a family friendly night of games or puzzles. Bring a game you want to play or play one of ours. bring your crew or play with new people here! Hope to see you here!
Crochet Project Group
Join us as we work on our WIPs (works in progress). If you need help with understanding a pattern or technique we can help set you on the right path.
At Olla—Origami basics
Join us as we learn some of the basic designs we can create with paper folding techniques.