image of a colorful cross stithc that says "support your local library" beside a vase of tulips
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You’ll Be Fully Booked With These Library-Themed DIYs

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April is a month packed with celebrations related to libraries. The whole month celebrates school librarians, while the second full week of the month celebrates National Library Month. This year’s National Library Month runs April 6 through April 12 and includes a day of action for libraries, honoring the work of library outreach, and so much more.

Public school libraries and public libraries are institutions of democracy and civic engagement. This is why they’ve been under relentless attacks for the last four years. Things have only amplified under the new administration, and what the future holds for these public gems is hard to guess. In 2025, libraries have seen their budgets slashed, their staffing cut, and more, all while usage of libraries continues to grow.

While libraries are more than books, books are the bread and butter of what libraries offer. This is part of why readers, whether or not they’re power users of their local library, see libraries as necessary, fantastic, magical places of good.

It’s also why crafty readers are often turning to libraries for inspiration when it comes to their next creative works. In honor of April’s celebrations of all things library, let’s look at some rad library-themed DIYs that both seasoned crafters and those interested in trying their hands at a new hobby will love.

In an era where offline activities and hobbies are especially good for refueling one’s soul, these options offer a way to get crafty as you prepare to continue fighting for the future of your local libraries.

Library Themed DIY Kits, Patterns, and More

Image of a cross stitch in a hoop next to a vase of pink tulips. The cross stitch says "support your local library" with a rainbow.
Image courtesy of ScienceofCrafting on Etsy

Try your hand at this gorgeous cross stitch pattern. You can choose whatever color combination you love, this this one gives such a nice vintage vibe, doesn’t it? Grab the digital pattern for $5.50.

Image of a black and white scarf. It has shelves of books and says "read" on both sides.
Image courtesy of NiftyKnitterDesigns on Etsy

While we may be getting near the end of scarf season in the US, this knitting pattern will keep your hands busy until it’s time to don one again. This may not be explicitly library-themed, but the bottom of each side of the scarf is an image intimately connected to the world of libraries. $8 for the digital download.

Image of a sweater vest with a library due date card design.
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Who does not need a sweater vest in the design of a library due date card? This you could wear any season, no question. Grab the knitting pattern as a digital download for $6.

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Image of a cross stitch pattern featuring a gothic library with all kinds of spooky creatures, including ghosts, skeletons, witches, and bats reading books.
Image courtesy of PrimStitcherShoppe on Etsy

This haunted library looks like it has so many happy readers. Grab the cross stitch pattern as a digital download for $4.

Image of a cross stitch pattern featuring a stately public library.
Image courtesy of BlyssStitchDesigns on Etsy

If you love the look of a stately public library, you will love this counted cross stitch pattern. $4 for the digital download.

mini kawaii sticker scene kit. This one is a DIY for making your own cute library scene.
Image courtesy of 3DStickersandMore on Etsy

The image above is one of four DIY sticker kits you’ll receive in this adorable Kawaii package. You get tweezers that allow you create your own miniature library with these adorable stickers. $18, and the kit includes the library, a diner, a convenience store, and a bakery–frankly, this sounds like a wonderful little world to inhabit!

Image of a vintage style library card on top of instructions for how to make one.
Image courtesy of ImplicateSpirit on Etsy.

Want to have your own library due date cards for your personal book collection? This downloadable set of instructions will have you making them with some paper and some thoughtful folds in no time. $2.

Image of a miniature library or bookstore meant for a doll house.
Image courtesy of InkIconsStore on Etsy

Although this is billed as a mini library kit you can make for a doll house, no one will stop you if you use it as decoration on your own bookshelves. This library is giving vintage, with a side of used bookstore–that’s a compliment, since it means you can make it however you wish. $46 for the kit.

Image of a needlepoint pattern featuring a library due date card.
Image courtesy of BookishStitching on Etsy

Love a library themed needle point? This one should be in your cards. $5 for the digital download.

Image of a paint by number canvas full of colorful bookshelves.
Image courtesy of EvergreenEleganceSG on Etsy

This is not explicitly library themed, but colorful shelves full of books are pretty evocative of libraries, so it’s going to be included. Love paint by number? You can get this gorgeous paint by number bookshelf kit. Starting at $24, there are a number of customizations for your kit.

Image of two library cards made by machine embroidery on a celestial background.
Image courtesy of STFAEEmbroidery on Etsy

Last but not least, snag a digital pattern to make a machine embroidery library card. These are cute! $4.

Want more fun bookish goods? Check out these new bookish totes, these fun bookish crochet and knitting patterns, and these creative book storage solutions.