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Adult and child looking through binoculars in a forest

Let's Explore: Discover Birds!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
:

Join us while we learn about birds—their feathers, songs, homes, and how they live in nature! We will also do some related activities and make a craft to take home.

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us while we learn about birds—their feathers, songs, homes, and how they live in nature! We will also do some related activities and make a craft to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Outdoor Art

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

Join us outside for sidewalk chalk, Bubbles and Slap Painting.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

Join us outside for sidewalk chalk, Bubbles and Slap Painting.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Event Photography

Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Elmer Elephant Art

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

​Help us celebrate 36 years with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant!
We will read Elmer by David McKee and do fun patchwork elephant themed crafts.

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

​Help us celebrate 36 years with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant!
We will read Elmer by David McKee and do fun patchwork elephant themed crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Spring Flower Decor

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
:

A lovely addition for your spring decor!  This spring flower craft measures just over 6 inches tall.  Please note that this craft does not stand on its own and will require a small easel

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A lovely addition for your spring decor!  This spring flower craft measures just over 6 inches tall.  Please note that this craft does not stand on its own and will require a small easel

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Tweens & teens create word art

Teens and Tweens: Craft and Watch

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
:

Grab your popcorn buckets to join us for a fun movie and a cool mystery craft.

Avast, me hearties! This month, we’re watching Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn buckets to join us for a fun movie and a cool mystery craft.

Avast, me hearties! This month, we’re watching Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Art Start for Little Ones

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Art Start for Little Ones:

Create and explore art with us!

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Create and explore art with us!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Discover Birds!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
:

Join us while we learn about birds—their feathers, songs, homes, and how they live in nature! We will also do some related activities and make a craft to take home.

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us while we learn about birds—their feathers, songs, homes, and how they live in nature! We will also do some related activities and make a craft to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Crafting connections word art

Got Scrap Quilting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 18+, Ages 55+
:

Local quilters come together each month to share ideas and discuss quilting projects.

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Local quilters come together each month to share ideas and discuss quilting projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

Teens create word art

Tweens and Teens Create: Art Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
:

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well.

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well.

Disclaimer(s)

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Crafting connections word art

Yarn Arts

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Crafting Connections - Fiber Arts:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks

 

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in Library

Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks

 

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in Library

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Crafting connections word art

DIY Crystal Suncatcher

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
:

Create a unique and beautiful crystal suncatcher using jewelry making techniques with metal hoops, crystals, beads, and wire. 

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create a unique and beautiful crystal suncatcher using jewelry making techniques with metal hoops, crystals, beads, and wire. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Cosplay Crafts - Potion Jar

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone
:

Every good adventurer has potions on hand. Join us to make your very own potion jar to take on your journey!

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Every good adventurer has potions on hand. Join us to make your very own potion jar to take on your journey!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Elmer Elephant Art

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

​Help us celebrate 36 years with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant!
We will read Elmer by David McKee and do fun patchwork elephant themed crafts.

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

​Help us celebrate 36 years with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant!
We will read Elmer by David McKee and do fun patchwork elephant themed crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Library closed

All Day
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Memorial Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tuesday!

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Memorial Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Preschool Party: Rainbows

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Preschool Party:

Sing, play, and celebrate!

This month we will be celebrating rainbows, with crafts and activities.

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Sing, play, and celebrate!

This month we will be celebrating rainbows, with crafts and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Color Our World

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
:

Learn about color theory and experiment with color!

Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn about color theory and experiment with color!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: LEGO Builders

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
:

Make new friends and build with the Library's LEGOs!

We will have a LEGO challenge and/or LEGO games will be played. You will be encouraged to share your builds with the class.

Youth Education Spotlight

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Make new friends and build with the Library's LEGOs!

We will have a LEGO challenge and/or LEGO games will be played. You will be encouraged to share your builds with the class.

Youth Education Spotlight

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
:

In the center are large, bold, white letters that say "Anime Club." Directly above them are stylized letters in lime green that say "teen." To the left o

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In the center are large, bold, white letters that say "Anime Club." Directly above them are stylized letters in lime green that say "teen." To the left o

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Arts & crafts word art

Let's Create: Button Caterpillars

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Let's Create:

Art Exploration!

We'll learn to make a cute caterpillar out of pipe cleaners and sewing buttons!

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

We'll learn to make a cute caterpillar out of pipe cleaners and sewing buttons!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Crafting connections word art

Yarn Arts

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Crafting Connections - Fiber Arts:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Growing Minds: Paper Gumball Machine

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
:

​Life is Sweet! Come join us at the library and do a craft. We will make our paper gumball machine using pom-poms as the gumballs. 

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

​Life is Sweet! Come join us at the library and do a craft. We will make our paper gumball machine using pom-poms as the gumballs.