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Cricut Basics

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Maker Spot at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Cricut Class:

Learn the basics of using the Cricut Maker, a computer-controlled cutting machine used for a wide range of projects and materials, from scrapbooking to leatherworking and more!In t...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of using the Cricut Maker, a computer-controlled cutting machine used for a wide range of projects and materials, from scrapbooking to leatherworking and more!

In this free class, we will cover:

  • The basics of using Cricut Design Space
  • Compatible materials
  • How to load the machine
  • Basic troubleshooting tips

For ages 13+.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Paint placed on an envelope and art tools for creating mail art

Intro to Mail Art

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Create something beautiful in our first-ever mail art class!

Mail art is an artistic movement centered on sending small-scale artwork through the postal service.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create something beautiful in our first-ever mail art class!

Mail art is an artistic movement centered on sending small-scale artwork through the postal service.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

A teenage girl writing in a notebook in front of a shelf of library books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Polly's Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Polly's Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

A stack of Pokemon cards

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Grade School, Teens & Tweens

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

A hand holding up a simple 3D printed object in front of a 3D printer

3D Printing Basics

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Maker Spot at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults
3D Printing:

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. T...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. 

This class will cover:

  • Basic parts of the printer
  • How the printing process works
  • The slicing and printer control software programs
  • How to print objects safely
  • How to properly shut the equipment down
  • Basic troubleshooting and when to seek help
  • Equipment reservation process

Please note that this class does not cover 3D modeling or how to create objects for printing. To learn more about 3D design and modeling, check out our TinkerCAD basics class.

This class is open to ages 9+. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

Letter writing materials and wax seal materials displayed on a desk.

The Art of Letter Writing

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults

Practice the art of letter writing at the library! Write a thank you letter to family, friends, or one of the library's many cherished volunteers who help make the library a better place for everyone. We'll have fountain pens and paper ready!

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Practice the art of letter writing at the library! Write a thank you letter to family, friends, or one of the library's many cherished volunteers who help make the library a better place for everyone. We'll have fountain pens and paper ready!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Photography and/or filming may take place at Library events. By attending Library events, you consent to the Library photographing and using your likeness to be used on Library websites, marketing materials, and social media pages. Attendees wishing to avoid being photographed or recorded can make their wishes known verbally to staff at the event, and we will make every effort to respect the attendees’ wishes.

A teenage girl writing in a notebook in front of a shelf of library books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Polly's Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Polly's Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Hands guiding a fabric square through a sewing machine

Learn Your Sewing Machine

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Have a sewing machine and are unsure of how to get started? Bring it in and let's talk it out!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a sewing machine and are unsure of how to get started? Bring it in and let's talk it out!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A hand holding up a simple 3D printed object in front of a 3D printer

3D Printing Basics

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
3D Printing:

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. T...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. 

This class will cover:

  • Basic parts of the printer
  • How the printing process works
  • The slicing and printer control software programs
  • How to print objects safely
  • How to properly shut the equipment down
  • Basic troubleshooting and when to seek help
  • Equipment reservation process

Please note that this class does not cover 3D modeling or how to create objects for printing. To learn more about 3D design and modeling, check out our TinkerCAD basics class.

This class is open to ages 9+. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A teenage girl writing in a notebook in front of a shelf of library books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Polly's Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Polly's Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

A stack of Pokemon cards

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Grade School, Teens & Tweens

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

A close up of the Cricut Maker with a white piece of paper loaded to be cut

Valentine's Cards with the Cricut Maker

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Get creative this Valentine’s Day and make something special at our come-and-go card-making event! We’ll provide all the supplies you need, plus access to our Cricut Maker to help you design a custom Valentine's card. 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, The Maker Spot
Event Details:

Get creative this Valentine’s Day and make something special at our come-and-go card-making event! We’ll provide all the supplies you need, plus access to our Cricut Maker to help you design a custom Valentine's card. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Hands guiding a fabric square through a sewing machine

Sewing Machine Basics

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Sewing Machine Basics:

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.In this class, you will lear...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.

In this class, you will learn:

  • Parts of the sewing machine
  • How to thread the sewing machine
  • How to wind and load the bobbin
  • Different types of stitches
  • Types of fabric to use

For ages 9+

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A teenage girl writing in a notebook in front of a shelf of library books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Polly's Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Polly's Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.