
Book Making (Comics and Zines)
Learn the art of self-publishing by designing, illustrating, and binding your very own original comic books and personal zines.
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Learn the art of self-publishing by designing, illustrating, and binding your very own original comic books and personal zines.

Suit up! Join us for a Superhero Craft Night celebrating superhero fandoms. Make superhero-inspired crafts, rep your favorite characters, and hang out with other fans at the library.

Move, sing, and giggle! This storytime features classic nursery rhymes and fingerplays that get little hands and feet moving while encouraging early literacy.

Holiday Art is a creative program where participants explore seasonal and cultural holidays through arts and crafts.

Lecture and Q&A with community leader, Kamora Herrington on the healing powers of food, art and nature. This event builds off of the library's Bid Read programming around the book Bite by Bite , written by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.

Ages 5 and under with parents/caregivers. Join Ms Williams for a fun read-along Sensory Storytime. Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays.

READ & RELAX Join Ropkins Library's Monthly Silent Book Club Read your chosen book / magazine / graphic novel in silence. “You can even listen to an audiobook - remember to bring your headphones.” No pressure to talk or engage other readers. Optional discussion of your reading afterward...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special afternoon at the library! Families are invited to enjoy muffins, stories, and a simple keepsake craft while spending quality time together.

Crafternoon, a weekly hands-on art program where kids can explore seasonal crafts, recycled art, and creative building projects. New project each week!

Ages 5 and under with parents/caregivers. We’re proud to partner with The Village for Families and Children to offer interactive storytimes throughout the year.

Ages 6 - 19. See all of the cool creations you can make into magnets using perler beads!

Explore the World of Books and Music & Movement Storytime with Ms. Linda

Join us on Thursdays for a different themed activity or craft! For ages 6-12.


Low-Key Creations is a relaxed art space where you can relax to some calming music and creative calming projects.

Ages 5 and under with parents/caregivers. We’re proud to partner with The Village for Families and Children to offer interactive storytimes throughout the year.

Ages 5 and under with parents/caregivers. Join Ms Williams for a fun read-along Sensory Storytime. Enjoy sensory play, stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Imagination Station is a creative space where ideas come to life through hands-on art, exploration, and self-expression.

It’s back! Spend a chill afternoon with a movie, nail art, and a pillowcase craft you can take home. Snacks and good vibes included!

Learn the art of self-publishing by designing, illustrating, and binding your very own original comic books and personal zines.


Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here .

Learn the art of self-publishing by designing, illustrating, and binding your very own original comic books and personal zines.

Suit up! Join us for a Superhero Craft Night celebrating superhero fandoms. Make superhero-inspired crafts, rep your favorite characters, and hang out with other fans at the library.

Come to the library for stories, songs, and fingerplays! For children ages birth through five with caregiver.

Ages 6 - 19. See all of the cool creations you can make into magnets using perler beads!

Ages 6 - 12. Join us for a wonderful story called, Anni Dreams of Biryani by Namita Moolani Mehra. Following the story, participate in a hands-on class inspired by the book, where you will try new foods and record your food discoveries in a culinary journal! Participants will also be able to leave..

Join Ms. Linda at the Ropkins library to explore your creativity with a seasonal weekly craft!

Join Ty to explore timeless artistic techniques through hands-on projects focused on traditional painting and classic craft methods.

Join us on Thursdays for a different themed activity or craft! For ages 6-12.