Transform everyday film plastics into durable, leather-like sheets using heat and pressure. Learn how to fuse materials such as newspaper delivery bags and soft plastic packaging into reusable textiles that can be cut, sewn, and shaped like fabric. Tara de la Garza of Inventurous demonstrates the process and shares creative ways to repurpose plastic waste into functional projects.
Inventurous is a community-based organization that transforms locally sourced plastic waste into useful, high-value products. By engaging community members in collecting, sorting, and processing discarded plastics, Inventurous demonstrates practical approaches to reducing waste through creative reuse.
Environment & Nature
Find out about the latest climate and environmental issues, how to adopt greener practices and how to connect with the outdoors.
Creative Arts
Exercise your power of imagination with programs that encourage hands-on projects for adults. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.
One City One Book
Events and workshops curated around SFPL’s One City One Book selection. One City One Book: San Francisco Reads is a citywide literary event that encourages members of the San Francisco community to read the same book at the same time. For more information, see sfpl.org/onecityonebook.
Make + Do
Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted.