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Let's Make: Easy Sew Eye masks

2023-02-15 18:00:00 2023-02-15 19:45:00 America/Chicago Let's Make: Easy Sew Eye masks Earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sewing Machines and also learn how to make your own sleeping eye mask Main Library - Idea Studio

Wednesday, February 15
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-15 18:00:00 2023-02-15 19:45:00 America/Chicago Let's Make: Easy Sew Eye masks Earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sewing Machines and also learn how to make your own sleeping eye mask Main Library - Idea Studio

Main Library

Idea Studio

Earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sewing Machines and also learn how to make your own sleeping eye mask

In this "Let's Make" class you will receive training on the Idea Studio's Sewing Machine (Janome Schoolmate S-3015) to earn your badge, which will allow you to use the machine at your convenience for up to six hours per week when the Idea Studio is open.

You will learn how to use the sewing machine to sew fabric with various basic stitches and you will be able to make and sew your very own sleeping eye mask to take home with you. Feel free to bring in your own fabric that you would like to make your mask with or else just come in and use the materials and fabrics we have available in the Idea Studio.

For ages 13 and over. Registration is required.

Space is strictly limited; please cancel in advance if you are unable to attend.

Other times available by appointment. Contact ideastaff@fdlpl.org with your request.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Idea Studio Event |

TAGS: | Idea Studio | Badging |

Main Library

Phone: 920-929-7080

Hours
Mon, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 1:00PM to 8:00PM
(Closed from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm for staff in-service)
Thu, Apr 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Apr 21 12:00PM to 4:00PM

About the branch

The Main Library is 1 block east of Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac.  Entrances are located on both the north and south sides of the building.

Upcoming events

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
New venue Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.

Tue, Apr 16, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Tue, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Community English Learning Class with Amy Jacobson

Tue, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Flex your science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math skills with a different hands-on activity each month. We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the imagination.

Tue, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a 6-week class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Recording Studio
Take the required training session to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's recording studio.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Library sponsored book discussion.

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Wed, Apr 17, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room,Seefeld Room,Shared Office Space (S.O.S.)
Library closed for Staff Inservice from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wed, Apr 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Library sponsored book discussion.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Chapter 52 - Chapter 52
Stop by Chapter 52 Bookstore to meet author James Hamilton, who will be at the store from 3-6 pm.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
U.S. Citizenship Study Group with Char Wacek

Wed, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
English Learning Level 1 Class

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Idea Studio,Idea Studio - Kitchen,Idea Studio - Recording Studio,Idea Studio - Shop
Stop down to the Idea Studio to create a mini masterpiece for the libraries upcoming Tiny Art Contest.

Thu, Apr 18, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Thu, Apr 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Small Group Intro ELL Class

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Small Group Intro ELL Class

Canceled
Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teen Area
Have you ever wanted to try out Magic the Gathering but don't know where to start? Join us for this beginner class where we will learn the basics and try out some pre-made decks.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Monthly meeting of the library board

Fri, Apr 19, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Sat, Apr 20, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Sun, Apr 21, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Sun, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Valerie Dorow Literacy Group

Mon, Apr 22, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Mon, Apr 22, 9:30am - 10:15am
New venue Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.

Mon, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:35am
Main Library - Storytime Room
Intended for pre-walkers and their caregivers, we’ll sing songs & rhymes, explore books, and have a relaxing playtime with an opportunity for babies and caregivers to connect.

Mon, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Community Services for Health Department MAT Program Participants

Mon, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Peer Support circle for Health Department recovery participants.

Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Intro to ELL class

Tue, Apr 23, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Tue, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:15am
New venue Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Programs are held on the Lower Level; look for signs.

Tue, Apr 23, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Create a beautiful tile using markers and rubbing alcohol.

Tue, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Community English Learning Class with Amy Jacobson

Tue, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog! They are great listeners and love to hear new stories!

Tue, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a 6-week class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else.

Wed, Apr 24, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
U.S. Citizenship Study Group with Char Wacek

Wed, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
English Learning Level 1 Class

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Join us in the Idea Studio to see informal demonstrations and to learn different printing techniques. In April we will learn how you can screen print from home.

Thu, Apr 25, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Memory Cafe for early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia

Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Join this program celebrating World Migratory Bird Day, presented by Bird City Fond du Lac.

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Mary Rose Obholz Literacy Group

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Library sponsored book discussion.

Fri, Apr 26, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Sat, Apr 27, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Sat, Apr 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Chapter 52 - Chapter 52
Money Smart Wisconsin was held this month. Save your pennies at Chapter 52!

Sun, Apr 28, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Sun, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Valerie Dorow Literacy Group

Mon, Apr 29, All day
Main Library
Create a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by April 29. Artists of all ages are welcome to participate.

Mon, Apr 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
While our storytimes are on a short break, come enjoy a relaxed morning of play with your friends! A variety of sensory and learning toys will be provided by the library.

Mon, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Community Services for Health Department MAT Program Participants

Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Peer Support circle for Health Department recovery participants.

Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Take the required training to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sublimation Printer and Heat Press, plus you get to make your own air freshener to take home.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 30, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Tue, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Community English Learning Class with Amy Jacobson

Tue, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a 6-week class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else.

Tue, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Shop
Patrons will get badged on the Glowforge Pro laser
Registration opens Tuesday, April 16 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, May 01, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Wed, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Learn about an artist and create art in their style. Projects will be adaptable for all ages.

Wed, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
U.S. Citizenship Study Group with Char Wacek

Wed, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
English Learning Level 1 Class

Wed, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Friends Annual Meeting

Wed, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Idea Studio,Idea Studio - Kitchen,Idea Studio - Recording Studio,Idea Studio - Shop
Join us for our first local meeting and learn about the Boomerang Bags Community Project and how you can help sew and make reusable tote bags.

Thu, May 02, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Thu, May 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Thu, May 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teen Area
Join us in the Teen Space for a lowkey, gaming hangout. Check the calendar for more details about what we're up to each month.

Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Mary Rose Obholz Literacy Group

Fri, May 03, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Fri, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Try your hand at painting as Miss Katie leads you in creating a work of art! 
Registration opens Friday, April 19 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Try your hand at painting as Miss Katie leads you in creating a work of art! 
Registration opens Friday, April 19 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, May 04, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Sat, May 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room,McLane Meeting Room,MidStates Meeting Room
Join us for some all-ages galactic fun! We’ll have crafts, activities, and photo opportunities. Come in costume to be entered into the prize drawing!

Sun, May 05, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Sun, May 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Valerie Dorow Literacy Group

Mon, May 06, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Mon, May 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
While our storytimes are on a short break, come enjoy a relaxed morning of play with your friends! A variety of sensory and learning toys will be provided by the library.

Mon, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Community Services for Health Department MAT Program Participants

Mon, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Peer Support circle for Health Department recovery participants.

Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Monthly Meeting

Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Take the required training to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Janome sewing machine to make your own eye mask for sleeping.
Registration opens Monday, April 22 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, May 07, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Tue, May 07, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Tue, May 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Community English Learning Class with Amy Jacobson

Tue, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Calling all anime enthusiasts! Join us the first Tuesday of each month to watch a couple episodes of an anime we choose (and eat snacks). Cosplay is always welcome!

Tue, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a 6-week class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else.

Tue, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Shop
Take the required training session to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's X-Carve CNC Router.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 23 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Library sponsored book discussion.

Wed, May 08, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Wed, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Library sponsored book discussion.

Wed, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
U.S. Citizenship Study Group with Char Wacek

Wed, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Join us each month for an afternoon of artsy, crafty fun. Make your backyard a friendly space for local bugs and insects by creating a bug hotel! Recommended for ages 4+.

Wed, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
English Learning Level 1 Class

Thu, May 09, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Thu, May 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Bring your latest project and chat with fellow yarn crafters at the library. Knit, crochet, cross stitch and more, all are welcome!

Thu, May 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Thu, May 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
History at Home programs focus on stories about the area's past every month. Programs are held on the second Thursday of every month at 6 pm in the McLane Room.

Thu, May 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Mary Rose Obholz Literacy Group

Fri, May 10, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Sat, May 11, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Sun, May 12, All day
Main Library
Each month, the Fond du Lac Public Library creates a new Browser Cache for teens!

Sun, May 12, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Sun, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Valerie Dorow Literacy Group

Mon, May 13, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Mon, May 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
While our storytimes are on a short break, come enjoy a relaxed morning of play with your friends! A variety of sensory and learning toys will be provided by the library.

Mon, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Community Services for Health Department MAT Program Participants

Mon, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Peer Support circle for Health Department recovery participants.

Mon, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Love to craft? Join us for our monthly evening adult craft program.
Registration opens Monday, April 29 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Kitchen
Take the required training to earn your badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sublimation Printer and Heat Press, plus you get to make your own drink koozie to take home.
Registration opens Monday, April 29 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, May 14, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Tue, May 14, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Community English Learning Class with Amy Jacobson

Tue, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a 6-week class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else.

Tue, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Idea Studio - Shop
Patrons will get badged on the Glowforge Pro laser
Registration opens Tuesday, April 30 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, May 15, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Wed, May 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Library sponsored book discussion.

Wed, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
U.S. Citizenship Study Group with Char Wacek

Wed, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
English Learning Level 1 Class

Thu, May 16, All day
Main Library
Write a mini masterpiece inspired by a mini masterpiece! Submissions due by May 31. Writers age 6+ welcome to participate

Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Seefeld Room
Schedule time with an Employment and Training Specialist for one-on-one job searching assistance, resume assistance, mock interviews, and more.

Thu, May 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teen Area
Have you ever wanted to try out Magic the Gathering but don't know where to start? Join us for this beginner class where we will learn the basics and try out some pre-made decks.

Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - MidStates Meeting Room
Monthly meeting of the library board

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - McLane Meeting Room
Get ready for summer by learning how to make a few craft mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) at the library.
Registration opens Thursday, April 25 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Storytime Room
Mary Rose Obholz Literacy Group