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Storytime and Craft @ Adkins Mill Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Adkins Mill Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Adkins Mill Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Beat the Heat Fan Craft

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+, Everyone

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Making Bracelets with Paracord

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

If you enjoy crafting, come out to the Westside Community Center to make bracelets with paracord.  If you don't know how, no problem.  Our staff can help you out.  Make one for yourself or for a friend!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting, come out to the Westside Community Center to make bracelets with paracord.  If you don't know how, no problem.  Our staff can help you out.  Make one for yourself or for a friend!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Build a Sandcastle: A coloring craft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

Creating a sandcastle is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it possible for kids to create their own sandcastles and bring them home! ( With no sand for you to clean up). Registration is required.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Creating a sandcastle is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it possible for kids to create their own sandcastles and bring them home! ( With no sand for you to clean up). Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Art Exploration

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Animal Story time and Color your own book

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join our staff for a storytime.  Your child will also have a chance to color pages in a book about our zoo animals.  They can color at the program or take it home to color.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join our staff for a storytime.  Your child will also have a chance to color pages in a book about our zoo animals.  They can color at the program or take it home to color.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Blackout Poetry

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Come learn a new take on poetry, and express yourself! Blackout poetry is a unique way to write a poem, but not having to worry about spelling tricky words!

Registration is required as space is limited.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come learn a new take on poetry, and express yourself! Blackout poetry is a unique way to write a poem, but not having to worry about spelling tricky words!

Registration is required as space is limited.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Coloring for Adults

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Coloring is not just for children any more. If you are looking for a relaxing, stress-reducing creative outlet that is inexpensive and allows you to connect with others in your community, join us every week as we color our world.

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Coloring is not just for children any more. If you are looking for a relaxing, stress-reducing creative outlet that is inexpensive and allows you to connect with others in your community, join us every week as we color our world.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

How to Start a Fairy Garden

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 18+

You've probably seen them all over Pinterest, but how do you make a Fairy Garden? Come join us! We will explain what a Fairy Garden is, and have a small craft that you can take home to start your own!

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

You've probably seen them all over Pinterest, but how do you make a Fairy Garden? Come join us! We will explain what a Fairy Garden is, and have a small craft that you can take home to start your own!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Build-a-Book Workshop

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Come down to the Sarbanes for a fun and creative book making workshop! Open to children aged 6 and up, this interactive session will guide participants through the process of crafting their very own handmade books.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come down to the Sarbanes for a fun and creative book making workshop! Open to children aged 6 and up, this interactive session will guide participants through the process of crafting their very own handmade books.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Sketchbook Social

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

DIY Fabric Wreath

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Come and learn how to make an easy wreath with fabric scraps. Each is unique as you put your own flair on them. Do you happen to sew or quilt? This is a great way to get rid of that scrap fabric stash.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come and learn how to make an easy wreath with fabric scraps. Each is unique as you put your own flair on them. Do you happen to sew or quilt? This is a great way to get rid of that scrap fabric stash.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Coloring for Adults

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Coloring is not just for children any more. If you are looking for a relaxing, stress-reducing creative outlet that is inexpensive and allows you to connect with others in your community, join us every week as we color our world.

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Coloring is not just for children any more. If you are looking for a relaxing, stress-reducing creative outlet that is inexpensive and allows you to connect with others in your community, join us every week as we color our world.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Easy Sewing with Kristie

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques!

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime and Craft @ Crooked Oak Playground

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Crooked Oak Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Crooked Oak Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Art Exploration

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Kids Paints Night: Paint with Q-tips

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

Bring the kids for a fun paint night of their own! They will be painting flowers using Q-tips instead of brushes to create their masterpieces! 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Bring the kids for a fun paint night of their own! They will be painting flowers using Q-tips instead of brushes to create their masterpieces! 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Make your own acrylic keychains with Cricut Vinyl

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Why not design your own keychain? Using precut vinyl shapes, you'll pick out how you want your keychain to look and we'll teach how to transfer and layer the cricut vinyl to make your masterpiece!

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Why not design your own keychain? Using precut vinyl shapes, you'll pick out how you want your keychain to look and we'll teach how to transfer and layer the cricut vinyl to make your masterpiece!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Step into a world of miniature magic at The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition. Whether you're a long-time dollhouse enthusiast or just discovering the charm of these tiny worlds, this program offers something for everyone.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Step into a world of miniature magic at The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition. Whether you're a long-time dollhouse enthusiast or just discovering the charm of these tiny worlds, this program offers something for everyone.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Brush Pen Calligraphy

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Calligraphy can be a beautiful addition to any project. It's a neat skill, but can be intimating to start. In this class we'll go over the basics, and teach you a few styles (aka fonts) that you can practice and use in your own projects!

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calligraphy can be a beautiful addition to any project. It's a neat skill, but can be intimating to start. In this class we'll go over the basics, and teach you a few styles (aka fonts) that you can practice and use in your own projects!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Sketch a Picture of your Pet

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Room 8 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Bring a picture of your pet!  Our expert artists will lead you through sketching your own masterpiece starring your animal friend.  Registration is required.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 8
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

Bring a picture of your pet!  Our expert artists will lead you through sketching your own masterpiece starring your animal friend.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Lets make "What's your Word?" Bracelets

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Create a personalized daily reminder of your intent as a bracelet. You will get to choose your inspirational word to stamp on a metal token set in a bracelet or that can be added to  keyring or necklace you already have. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Create a personalized daily reminder of your intent as a bracelet. You will get to choose your inspirational word to stamp on a metal token set in a bracelet or that can be added to  keyring or necklace you already have. 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Seasonal Scrapbookers

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Join us every month as we create a seasonal scrapbook layout together based on that month! All supplies will be provided, you’ll just need to bring your creativity and imagination.


The theme this month is: Summer Reading.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us every month as we create a seasonal scrapbook layout together based on that month! All supplies will be provided, you’ll just need to bring your creativity and imagination.


The theme this month is: Summer Reading.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Create your own Rag Wreath

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Come hang out at the library and put together your own rag wreath. All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own scrap fabric. Registration Required

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come hang out at the library and put together your own rag wreath. All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own scrap fabric. Registration Required