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Crafting Connections

Faux Gemstone Jewelry
2026-11-09 13:00:00 2026-11-09 15:00:00 America/Chicago Crafting Connections A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community! Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room

Monday, November 09
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Bay View Branch

Llewellyn Community Room

A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!

Love the look of gemstones but not the cost? Stop by the Bay View Branch Library and learn how to replicate the look of semi-precious gemstones and minerals using polymer clay, pearlescent powder, and metal foil. While we will be creating the designs in person, you will need to bake your clay at home. 

Take-home instructions and some jewelry findings will be included. Program limited to 15 participants. Register in person or online at mpl.org/calendar. Make sure to dress for mess!

Crafting Connections meets monthly on Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm at the Bay View Branch Library on the following dates: September 14th, October 5th, November 9th, and December 7th.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Crafts, Games, & Play | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Bay View Branch
Phone: 414-286-3048
Branch manager
Becky Manz
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We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
Tue, Sep 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Teen Zone
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Get your gaming on with the Nintendo Switch and board games and meet new friends.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Family Play and Learn - Bakery
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
Join us at the bakery! Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves, and preheat the oven. Take turns playing cook, waiter, and customer at the bakery.
Read, Play, Create!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet children's librarian Liz!
Mind Your Mending - Clothing Repair
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Get simple clothing repairs done for free!
Baby Story Time - at Bay View
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
Share simple stories, playful songs, and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Family Flicks!
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Enjoy a free movie meant for all ages to enjoy, so bring the kiddos to our community room! There will be snacks and refreshments on hand. No ticket required.
Crafting Connections - Monarch Butterfly Window Clings
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!
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Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Teen Makers Art Cafe
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Join us for Teen Makers Art Cafe! Get inspired to create a new art project each month. Get your craft on while enjoying light refreshments and meeting new friends.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Read, Play, Create!
Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet children's librarian Liz!
Baby Story Time - at Bay View
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
Share simple stories, playful songs, and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Pelvic Health & Wellness Community Education Series - Toilet Learning Made Easy
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Llewellyn Community Room
A program series about common health concerns related to bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, & reproductive health. Offered by the Pelvic Health & Wellness Organization.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Sep 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Mind Your Mending - Clothing Repair
Thu, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Get simple clothing repairs done for free!
Read, Play, Create!
Thu, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet children's librarian Liz!
Baby Story Time - at Bay View
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
Share simple stories, playful songs, and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Death Cafe at the Bay View Branch Library
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
Adult Movie Night
Mon, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
We're bringing the theater to your local library! Enjoy a free showing in our community room, complete with snacks and refreshments. No ticket required.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Hip Hop Chess Club
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Hip-Hop Chess Club for teens has expanded to the Bay View Library!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Sep 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
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Read, Play, Create!
Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet children's librarian Liz!
Baby Story Time - at Bay View
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
Share simple stories, playful songs, and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Pelvic Health & Wellness Community Education Series - Returning to Exercise After Baby
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Llewellyn Community Room
A program series about common health concerns related to bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, & reproductive health. Offered by the Pelvic Health & Wellness Organization.
Crafting Connections - Spooky Wine Cork Decor
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
League of Women Voters Info Table
Tue, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby Resource Table
Stop by for a chance to speak with a LWV representative about the voting process in Milwaukee County.
Teen Zone
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Get your gaming on with the Nintendo Switch and board games and meet new friends.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Mind Your Mending - Clothing Repair
Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Get simple clothing repairs done for free!
Read, Play, Create!
Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet children's librarian Liz!
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