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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.

Homeschool Explorers: Directed Drawing of Disney Stitch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Cliff View Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet with friends to explore, learn, make art and more! This month we will be creating a Directed Drawing of Stitch in celebration of the newly released Disney movie. We will then use colored pencils to make our art come alive! 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.

Growing Artists: Famous Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Let's Explore: Painting with Impressionism

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Embrace the theme of Spencer Road's Summer Challenge with painting! Learn about the history of impressionism, and try it out for yourself!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.

LEGO Builders

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Cliff View Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

DIY Button Mosaic Artwork

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on craft program where you’ll use colorful buttons to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic artwork. For Ages 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Recycled Bottlecap Flowers

1:30pm - 5:15pm
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Celebrate the Color Our World Summer Challenge at the Bookmobile.  Come and create some recycled art with us!  We will reuse bottlecaps to make flowers for you to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Tweens Explore: Kaleidoscopes and Light

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore how light refracts into different colors. Then design and make your own kaleidoscope.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Yarn Arts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Augusta Branch
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.

Growing Artists: Famous Art

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Let's Create: Colorful Paper Crafts

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
WingHaven® Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

Let your crafting imagination shine when creating 2 different crafts using only paper. One fun craft is making a cool camera slide show and the other is making a sculpture using only the supplies given and your creativity.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.

Globe Trotters: Chile

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the culture of Chile with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some unique words and phrases, and even try a local snack.

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.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Recycled Bottlecap Flowers

10:30am - 11:45am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Celebrate the Color Our World Summer Challenge at the Bookmobile.  Come and create some recycled art with us!  We will reuse bottlecaps to make flowers for you to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Fun: Make A Zoetrope

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about zoetropes, an early animation device using still images to create the illusion of motion.  Use your imagination and work together to create your own zoetrope.  

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.

This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Fun: Watercolor Pinwheels

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families, Everyone
Cliff View Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

​Brighten up your day! We will be painting with watercolors to make these colorful pinwheels. You can then display them around your house afterwards.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Everyone

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Beginner Quilting

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.

Growing Artists: Ladybugs

10:00am - 11:00am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
McClay Branch
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning

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.

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.

This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.

Growing Artists: Drawing & Doodling

10:30am - 11:30am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Cliff View Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us to celebrate our Summer Challenge theme: "Color Our World" with fun drawing and doodling crafts!

This program will be held on June 16 and June 21, please only register for one session.

 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Let's Create: Puzzle Piece Mosaic Tree

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
McClay Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Books & More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

Create a beautiful mosaic tree with puzzle pieces.

 

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. 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Diamond Dotz

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kisker Road Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we create a beautiful Diamond Dotz card!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

American Flag Lapel Pin

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Augusta Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer is almost here, and INDEPENDENCE DAY is just around the corner! Come and make a small mini-quilt American flag lapel pin to help you celebrate. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

LEGO Builders

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Corporate Parkway Branch
Open
Registration 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
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Fun: Watercolor Pinwheels

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Cliff View Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Brighten up your day! We will be painting with watercolors to make these colorful pinwheels. You can then display them around your house afterwards.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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! 

Register Everyone

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

This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Recycled Bottlecap Flowers

1:30pm - 5:45pm
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Celebrate the Color Our World Summer Challenge at the Bookmobile.  Come and create some recycled art with us!  We will reuse bottlecaps to make flowers for you to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

English Paper Piecing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Augusta Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to do English Paper Piecing, a fun method of sewing fabric pieces together to make small projects, quilts, and decorative items.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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