Craftapalooza: Crafting Creativity, Connecting Community

Unleash your creativity at Craftapalooza, Main Library's annual arts-and-crafts extravaganza for all ages!

Craftapalooza: Crafting Creativity, Connecting Community arrives at Broward County Main Library on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, activating the first and second floors of the library into a vibrant hub of community creativity.

Program Activities for All Ages

Tailored for families, teens, and adults, this entirely free event features hands-on, instructor-led workshops where participants can design their own unique DIY items and original artworks. Attendees can leave their own mark by contributing a postcard to the Speak Out Postcard Show curated by Arts for Impact at The Storefront Contemporary Art Space, December 2026 - January 2027.

Free face painting and balloon art!

Group tours of Broward County Main Library's public spaces and exhibitions.

& more!

Live Performances

A live DJ will perform alongside an interactive public art installation created live by a local artist, Stephanie McMillan!

RSVP/Parking

While RSVPs are requested to help with planning, walk-ins are always welcome to join the fun.

Public, metered parking is available at the Riverwalk Center Garage, across the street from Main Library, at 150 SE 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.

This exciting afternoon offers the perfect weekend opportunity for Broward County residents to explore new skills, connect with neighbors, and celebrate local creativity.

Sponsored by Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries

A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners