Arts & Crafts

Learn a new craft this summer! Whether you want to learn a new skill or explore miscellaneous craft projects, the library has the resources you need to craft all summer long! Check out our newest craft resource, Creativebug, for how-to and inspiration for your next project. 

Creativebug from JoAnn Fabrics is your one-stop shop for arts and crafts inspiration and instruction. Featuring more than 1,000 video workshops and tutorials taught by renowned artists and creative experts, Creativebug offers learning opportunities for crafters at all experience levels. Creativebug provides step-by-step instruction from crafting experts, personalized recommendations, daily practice exercises, and downloadable patterns. Master new techniques, or start from the beginning with drawing, painting, fiber crafts, mixed-media projects, and more! 

Crafty Adults

Vintage crafts: 75 do-it-yourself decorating projects using candles, colors, and other flea market finds by author & photograher: Clara Lidström ; translated by Anette Cantagallo

Sweet paper crafts: 25 simple projects to brighten your life by Mollie Greene ; photographs by J. Aaron Greene

The complete book of home crafts: projects for adventurous beginners by edited by Carine Tracanelli

Fun family crafts by Kelly Doust

In love with paper crafts by [editor-in-chief, Jennifer Schaerer]

Adventures in Masks

Kids, have you ever seen a mask that made you laugh, or scared you, or made you think, "What is that?" Masks are a tradition in many cultures. They are used in ceremonies, for celebrations, or for decoration. Here's your chance to make your very own scary, funny or adventurous mask.

Who: Children, ages 5-9, with a caregiver
When: Monday, August 8, 1:00-1:45PM
Where: Library Community Room
Registration begins Monday, July 25.

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