Create a world in between your books! Book Nooks are tiny rooms placed between your books to show hidden worlds behind your bookshelf. Come decorate your own miniature fairy wonderland! All supplies provided, and space is very limited. This workshop will take place in the Makerspace, which is on the first floor of Central Library.

In this hands‑on woodworking and laser‑cutting workshop, you'll learn essential fabrication and safety techniques while customizing and constructing a wooden windowsill planter. No experience necessary--just bring your curiosity and love for DIY home décor. Ages 10+, 120 minutes duration.

Sew your own junk journal using repurposed materials! Participants will use a junk mail postcard as a cover that will be collaged over and bound into a journal using a 3-hole pamphlet stitch. You'll combine paper crafting and sewing techniques to create a unique, personalized journal using repurposed materials like old papers, books, and fabrics. Whether for art, writing, or memories, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation! Age requirement: 12+. Workshop duration: 2 hours.

STEAM-focused DIY crystal making activity for children ages 4-10 years, combining science and art.

Craft something both useful and beautiful! In this hands-on woodworking class, you'll learn to cut, sand, and assemble your very own wooden recipe holder. Perfect for propping up favorite family recipes, cookbooks, or even a tablet, this project blends practical woodworking skills with a kitchen-ready creation you'll treasure for years. Ages 10+, 120 minutes duration.

A challenging and rewarding hobby that involves creating items that can last for decades or longer. Learn types of leather, cutting and assembly using traditional hand-stitching, and how to set snaps, rivets, and grommets. Create custom pet collars. Students receive 1 pet collar and a small kit with leather and basic tools. Ages 18+ due to sharp tools. All materials included.

The City of Boise and JUMP invite you to bring a personal treasure back to life at Repair Café. These free community events enable neighbors to help each other reduce waste and keep reusable home goods in circulation by repairing them together. Bring one item in need of repair and a team of volunteers will help you diagnose and repair it in a relaxed, social setting. Repair stations available for clothing and textiles, small electrical appliances, non-electrical household items, personal electronics, and general glue and adhesive. One item per person, must weigh under 50 lbs. Cannot repair bicycles, firearms, knives, large appliances, or gas-powered machinery.

The City of Boise and JUMP invite you to bring a personal treasure back to life this summer at a Repair Café. These free community events enable neighbors to help each other reduce waste and keep reusable home goods in circulation by repairing them together. Bring one item in need of repair and a team of volunteers will help you diagnose and repair it in a relaxed, social setting. The Repair Café will have repair stations for clothing and textiles, small electrical appliances, non-electrical household items, personal electronics, and general glue and adhesive. One (1) item per person. Items must weigh under 50 lbs. You must be able to carry your item to, during and from the event. No bicycles, firearms, knives and blades, large appliances, gas-powered machinery, or any item that could create a health or safety hazard. No pets or unattended minors, please.