This month, we are introducing new tween Grab & Go kits in addition to youth and teen ones! You can pick up either kit from the Creation Station outside the library or in the Youth Department, while supplies last. Here are the instructions for both the Tween and Youth crafts. Tween Craft For our tween… Read More
April Teen Grab & Go: Jar Lid Suncatchers
April 22nd is Earth Day so this month’s Grab & Go kit features recycled/repurposed materials. To make these kits I gathered supplies that the Youth Department already had and repurposed mason jar lids that were leftover from a program. There are lots of cool projects you can use jar lids for but I decided on… Read More
April Kids Grab & Go Craft: Self Portraits!
I can’t believe it’s already April! The transition from winter to spring always has me appreciating the beauty of our planet. With Earth Day on April 22, this is the perfect time to think about more eco-friendly crafts and making use of what you have available! This month’s Grab & Go kit is self-portraits, but… Read More
February Kids Grab & Go Craft: Love Bugs
Happy February! Valentine’s Day is a great time to show the people in your life that you love them. It doesn’t have to be romantic! Especially now, we can use Valentine’s Day to reach out to others to spread joy and love. Many of us celebrate either in school or by going out with loved… Read More
November Grab and Go Craft: Tree of Thanks
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, November is a great time to reflect on what we are grateful for. There is nothing like a thankful tree to truly capture the spirit of the season. This craft is a good time to sit down with your child and discuss what they are grateful for and why. It… Read More
Adult Grab and Go Craft: Make an Anemone Bouquet with Creativebug!
Adults are invited to pick up a Grab and Go Craft kit to be used in conjunction with the Creativebug video “Make an Anemone Bouquet.” This Monday, September 28 at 10 a.m., adults can pick up a kit outside the library on the clothesline (located on the west side of the building) from 10 a.m.… Read More
September Grab and Go Craft: Apple “Stained Glass” Window Decoration
September is such a wonderful month of the year! The Autumn season begins, the leaves start to change color, and it is a great time of year to go apple picking at an orchard! That is why we chose to make an Apple “Stained Glass” Window Decoration for this month’s Grab and Go Craft. You… Read More
August Grab-and-Go Craft: Make a Pinwheel
The breezy and beautiful days of August could mean flying kites, blowing bubbles, or watching a pinwheel spin! This week, while supplies last, we invite you to make a fun pinwheel! Please stop by the Library’s Grab-and-Go craft clothesline (on the west side of the building between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.) or come into… Read More
Craft of the Month: Paper Plate Ring Toss
Are you looking for something fun to both make and play with your family? Then this craft is for you! Materials you will need: four paper plates (plain white would work best, but any color plates are fine) one paper towel tube scissors markers (crayons or colored pencils are fine too) clear tape Directions: First… Read More
Virtual Drop-in Craft: Recreate Your Favorite Book Cover
Let’s celebrate our favorite books while we all have to #StayAtHome! Think about a book you loved reading. It can be ANY book...picture book, non-fiction, comic book, chapter book. Whatever it is, recreate the cover and then tape it in your front window. When we’re all out and about walking, we can see what books… Read More
