There is a feeling of connection and connectedness to handmade goods, particularly fiber traditions such as knitting, sewing, and weaving. Many of the world’s sacred texts contain stories of knitting or weaving elements of the world together. The appeal rests in the idea that a divine weaver touches every fiber to create stitches, patterns, and something that can be used to delight, decorate, warm or shelter.
Fiber art embraces the natural world and our place of kinship within it. Fibers have been used for clothing and shelter since prehistoric times, beginning with animal skins, leaves, and wool. At EVPL, many of our staff and visitors hear the siren call of the fiber world and celebrate that call with joy, and most importantly, togetherness.
EVPL Fiber Arts Programs
Join us for a time of community and fiber crafting!
Knit in Public
Celebrate the craft of knitting with other enthusiasts! Make progress on a project you’re working on, see what others are creating, and bring yarn for a Yarn Swap.
Saturday, Jun. 14
1:00 – 3:00 pm
EVPL East | Lawn
Sit & Stitch
Whatever your stitchcraft–knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, or other–bring your own project and join our community of crafters.
Wednesdays, May 7 & 21; Jun. 4 & 18; Jul. 2 & 16; Aug. 6 & 20
5:00 – 6:30 pm
EVPL East
Library Loom Lovers
Make hats from looms for those in need. All hats made in this program will be donated to people in the community.
Mondays, Apr. 28; May 5 & 12; Jun. 9 & 23; Jul. 7 & 21; Aug. 4 & 18
2:00 – 4:00 pm
EVPL Oaklyn
Procrasti-knitters
Work together, support, and learn from each other while working on your fiber arts projects.
Tuesdays, May 20; Jun. 17; Jul. 29; Aug. 19
6:00 – 7:30 pm
EVPL North Park
Stories & Stitches
If you love to knit, embroider, sew, or crochet, this reader’s choice book discussion is for you! Bring your current needlework project and the highlights of your latest read.
Wednesdays, May 7; Jun. 4; Jul. 2; Aug. 6
10:00 – 11:00 am
EVPL Stringtown
