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TMS – Origami Free For All
Wednesday, November 6 – 3:00 pm to 4:30 (ish) A variety of origami instructions will be available. We have LOTS of books. Material: paper Tools: your hands Stop by the meeting room and think it, make...
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TMS – Metal stamping and bracelet weaving
Wednesday, November 13 – 3:00 pm to 4:30 (ish) Materials: metal discs, paracord, other strings Tools: metal stamping kit, hammer, hands, scissors Stop by the meeting room and think it, make it, share...
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TMS – Paint! Wednesday, November 20
Wednesday, November 20 – 3:00 pm to 4:30 (ish) Materials: paper, paint, shaving cream, water Tools: brushes, straws, aluminum trays Stop by the meeting room and think it, make it, share it. TMS is an...
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TMS – What can you make with yarn?
Wednesday, November 27 – 3:00 pm to 4:30 (ish) Materials: YARN, paper, cardboard, and other things in our closet Tools: hands, scissors, hole punches, rulers, pencils Stop by the meeting room and...
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NJ Makers Day 2020 – events cancelled
Due to the growing concern regarding COVID-19 exposure, the Library is cancelling its plans for NJ Makers Day. Most of the activities that we plan require the sharing of high touch equipment such as...
View ArticleSeed Starting: grab, go, garden
The Hillsdale Library seeks young, enthusiastic, future gardeners, to help fill our grounds with flowers. Register your participation online now to reserve a pre-packaged, grab and go greenhouse. Your...
View ArticleMYO: Giant Bubble Wand
Make your own giant bubble wand at the Hillsdale Library! Wednesday, August 4, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Makers aged 8 to 80 are invited to construct giant bubble wands. Use the Library’s soap solution...
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Laser 101 : Custom Name Plate
Learn about the Full Spectrum Laser PS20 at Hillsdale Free Public Library. Design your own custom name plate by following the step by step instructional video at home, or visit the library for...
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Suspense Novel
A creative crowd-sourced community art project at the Hillsdale Free Public Library. Suspense Novel runs from September 2021 through March 2022. We need your paper tubes! Please drop off tubes at the...
View ArticleLearn to Laser: Make Your Own Puzzle
Register to make your own puzzle at the library. You will print one of your photos on a full 8.5″x11″ sheet label and turn it into a puzzle using the Full Spectrum Laser PS20 located in the TMS...
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Laser Cut Ornament Workshop
Craft a custom ornament in the TMS Toolshed! It is easy to transform your drawing into a cutting path for the laser cutter. Start with our template or create your own from scratch. Whatever drawing or...
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NJ Makers Day – March 26
Thank you all who participated in NJ Makers Day at Hillsdale Free Public Library! Consider making something and sharing it next year! The Hillsdale Free Public Library seeks local artists, crafters,...
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PHOTOWALL 2022
HOW DO YOU SEE HILLSDALE? The Hillsdale Free Public Library invites you to submit images for our photo wall this summer. Take a picture somewhere in Hillsdale that pairs well with one of our...
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Maker Workshops: Summer 2022
Dave will be leading a series of maker workshops this summer. Learn how to use some of the tools in the TMS Toolshed! All activities require registration in advance. Some classes are very limited in...
View ArticleDesign Our Bookmark
The Hillsdale Free Public Library seeks creative folk to submit bookmark designs. The designs will be judged according to artistic merit and should really WOW us. If we really like your design the...
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On Exhibit – Woodland Creatures
Take a peek into the exhibit cases to find a display of funky woodland creatures fashioned from found organic materials and Elmer’s glue. Library Director and “Chief of Fun,” Dave Franz shares these...
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NJ Makers Day – March 25
Saturday, March 25 – 10am to 4pm The Hillsdale Free Public Library seeks local artists, crafters, makers, and inventors for a one-day exhibition of creativity and craft. Please consider entering...
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