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Jessica is available for custom and public classes, and is open to discussing library-based DIY outreach. Whether you're interested in book arts, vintage craft resources, print design, or historic knitting publications, there's plenty to explore together.

• Host a group visit or workshop
• Custom class inquiries
• Library DIY outreach & programming
• General questions about handmade material culture

Use the form to send a message, and Jessica will get back to you.

Whether you are a librarian looking to bring more handmade programming into your institution, a crafter curious about the intersection of book arts and library collections, or simply someone who shares a love for vintage ephemera and textile traditions, this space is meant for connection. The Handmade Librarian project grows through dialogue with fellow enthusiasts who believe that libraries are not only repositories of knowledge but also workshops for creative expression. Conversations about collaborative events, shared design inspiration, and the preservation of material culture help shape the evolving direction of this community-focused endeavor.

Many visitors reach out to share stories about their own library-based craft initiatives, from quilting circles held in reading rooms to embroidery workshops that draw on special collections for visual reference. Others write to propose collaborative projects that bring together rare book appreciation with hands-on making. Every inquiry about group visits, custom classes, or the broader relationship between handmade culture and library resources adds a new thread to this ongoing tapestry. The exchange of ideas across institutions and individual practices remains at the heart of what this site aims to foster.