Upcoming Events

Learn about your home’s wiring from an experienced Electrician. We will discuss DIY fixes and projects, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months with adult. Allow 20 min.

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer.

 Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. Adults, ages 18+.

Do you have any garden tools you no longer use and want to pass on to another gardener? Are you just starting out and looking for a new trowel or garden rake to take home?

ages 9-12, allow 45 minutes. Ticket required. 

Celebrate crafting by enjoying the art of diamond painting while exploring your creative expression! 

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Create three custom handmade Versatile Z fold Cards with patterned paper, stamps, die cuts, and embellishments

Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?

Unleash Your Inner Master Builder at East Columbia Library!

Take your first foray into the world of 3D design and printing. Learn to use the free web-based software Tinkercad to create a custom 3D design, then prepare your design for 3D printing. 

Work on your knitting projects with help at any level. Find inspiration whether you are trading tips and tricks or getting started with the basics.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

Learn from a Master Gardener how to grow, harvest and use many commonly used herbs in your garden, containers, and indoors. Pointers will be shard on dealing with pests and diseases.

Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the dawn of human culture.

ages 6-11, allow 45 minutes. Ticket required. 

Enjoy the art of rock painting while exploring your creative expression!

Tickets available at the desk 15 minutes prior to class

Ages 6-12; ages 6-7 with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Learn about the wide variety of power tools you may borrow from the DIY Education Center every first Thursday. We will discuss and demonstrate applications, safe use, and accessories you may need.

Many of the things we use every day were invented by Black inventors.  What do a three light traffic signal, a gas mask and a hair straightening product have in common?  They were all invented by Garrett Morgan.

Explore how light travels through fiber strands as you wire LEDs, connect circuits, and design your own glowing lamp. Learn the science of optics, reflection, and circuitry while building a colorful, take-home project that shines.

Learn about your home’s wiring from an experienced Electrician. Students will learn and have the opportunity to replace a receptacle and light fixture, as well as what tools you can borrow from the DIY collection to complete the job.