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Get ready to make, create, and celebrate—Artful April is here! All month long, dive into hands-on fun with crafty programs for every age and skill level. Then, cap off the creativity at the Schaumburg Library Art Expo, featuring an artist alley of local makers, live demonstrations, and plenty of chances to roll up your sleeves and try something new. Let’s get artful!
Artist Alley
Calling all artists, makers, and creative minds! Schaumburg Library invites local creators to apply for a spot in our Artist Alley—a curated showcase of community artists and crafters held as part of the Library’s Art Expo on April 25th from 1-3 p.m. Artist Alley is a chance to display and sell your work, connect with library visitors, and be part of a creative, welcoming space that celebrates local talent. Space is limited, and artists are selected to create a balanced and engaging mix of artistic styles and mediums.
Click here to apply for a spot. Applications close on April 1 and selected artists will be notified via email by Friday, April 10.
All Ages Library Bookmark Contest
Sunday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 31 • All Day • All Ages • All Locations
Unleash your artistic talent in the Schaumburg Library Bookmark Contest. Celebrate reading and creativity by designing an original bookmark that reflects your love of books, libraries, or community. Winners will have their designs printed as real bookmarks and shared with patrons throughout the Library.
Visit any Library location to pick up the entry form – submissions are due no later than March 31. Return your finished bookmark to any of our Library locations.
Saturday, April 25 • 1-3 p.m. • All Ages • Central Library
Join us for a lively, colorful celebration of imagination, creativity, and community at our first Schaumburg Library Art Expo! Dive into hands-on fun with a wide variety of quick, family-friendly craft stations spread throughout the library—perfect for all ages and skill levels. Explore our vibrant Artist Alley, where local creators showcase their artwork, share their creative process, and offer items for purchase. Add your mark to our collaborative community art projects, connect with fellow makers, and discover new artistic inspirations.
Related Programs
All Ages
Drop In: Sublimation Stained-Glass Mugs
Tuesday, April 7 – Saturday, April 18 • All Ages • Innovation Hub Open Hours
Utilize the Sublimation printing process to create a unique, one-of-a-kind, faux-stained-glass art on a coffee mug.
Drop In: Laser-Etched Watercolor Painting
Tuesday, April 21 – Saturday, May 2 • Innovation Hub Open Hours • All Ages
Dip your toes in the wide world of watercolor painting. Choose from several designs laser-etched onto a wood frame, ready to paint.
Youth
Thursday, April 2 • 1-1:45 p.m. • 2-5 years with caregiver • Central Craft Room
Create a colorful rainbow bunny, while supplies last.
Monday, April 6 • 4-5 p.m. • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room
Use wire and other materials to create figural sculptures.
Crafted Creations: Beaded Wind Chimes
Tuesday, April 7 • 4-5 p.m. • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room
Create colorful wind chimes using a variety of beads.
Comics Workshop with Gale Galligan
Friday, April 10 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. • 9-12 years • Central Program Room
Join us for a workshop on art, comics, and writing led by Gale Galligan.
Art Studio: Henri Rousseau Jungle Art
Sunday, April 12 • 2-3 p.m. • 6-9 years • Central Craft Room
Step into the jungle and study Henri Rousseau’s art and craft your own tropical masterpieces filled with animals, plants, and bold patterns.
Wednesday, April 15 • 4-5 p.m. • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room
Join us to make your own candle. Choose from different options of scents and colors to promote relaxation.
Friday, April 17 • 4-5 p.m. • 9-12 years • Central Craft Room
Learn couching, a technique for holding threads against the fabric.
Sunday, April 19 • 2-3 p.m. • 5-8 years • Central Craft Room
Design a mini puzzle with your own art by using vibrant colors and shapes.
Art Adventures: Flower Collage
Thursday, April 23 • 1-1:45 p.m. • 2-5 years with a caregiver • Hoffman Estates Branch
Make a flower collage, while supplies last.
Monday, April 27 • 4-4:45 p.m. • 5-8 years • Hanover Park Branch
Create unpredictable geometric shape art using a spirograph.
Teen
Dungeons & Dragons Club: Paint a Miniature
Thursday, April 2 • 6-8 p.m. • 12-19 years • Central Program Room
Drop by the Teen Area to paint a Dungeons & Dragons miniature to use in your adventures. Select a character created at the Library or invent an entirely new persona.
Monday, April 6 • 6-7 p.m. • 12-19 years • Central Program Room
Watch our laser cutter in action, then select an already cut object to personalize.
Monday, April 13 • 6-7 p.m. • 12-19 years • Central Program Room
Learn about basic design for 3D printing. Create models, shapes, jewelry, and more with Tinkercad. One free print will be available at a later date.
Monday, April 20 • 6-7 p.m. • 12-19 years • Central Program Room
Try out one of our wood-burning pens to make a wooden art piece you can take home.
Drop-In Craft: DIY Perler Bead Trinkets
Thursday, April 23 • 6-8 p.m. • 12-19 years • Central Program Room
Make a magnet for your locker, keychain, or backpack using Perler beads.
Adults
Monday, April 6 • 2-4 p.m. • Central Program Room
Saturday, April 11 • 2-4 p.m. • Hanover Park Branch
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, or do some other needlecraft? This is an excellent opportunity to learn new crafts, chat with other crafters, improve your skills, and share your expertise.
Open Craft Night
Tuesday, April 7, Monday, April 27 • 7-8 p.m. • Central Rasmussen Room
Bring a craft you are working on or want to start. We provide extra crafting materials and tools.
AI in Action: Tools, Tricks, and Tech That Are Changing Creativity
Thursday, April 9 • 7-8 p.m. • Central Rasmussen Room
In this dynamic, hands-on session, author and artist Theresa Benson (aka The AI Quilter) pulls back the curtain on the creative side of artificial intelligence.
Online: Lost Treasures of the Atlantic
Monday, April 13 • 7-8 p.m. • Online
James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the “Heart of the Ocean,” but many real treasures were lost when the ship sank. For more than a century, the world has been captivated by the tragedy of April 14, 1912, when countless valuable goods vanished along with so many lives. This lecture explores some of the most intriguing and significant items lost on that fateful night.
Senior Social Hour: An Introduction to Legacy Writing
Wednesday, April 15 • 2-3 p.m. • Central Rasmussen Room
Join this introduction to legacy writing where participants bring a memorable photo and start creating a page for their legacy book to share memories with loved ones.
Adult Craft Night: Paper Vase Sleeve
Wednesday, April 15 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Hanover Park OR Hoffman Estates Branch
Join us for April's Craft Night: Paper Vase Sleeve. Create 2D art to fit around a 3D vase. Flowers not included.
Make it with Margaret: Mod Podge Coasters
Thursday, April 30 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Central Rasmussen Room
Create your own custom coasters with mod podge and a napkin. Patrons leave with four coasters and a holder.