Flower Petal Suncatchers

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Inspired by Jean Van't Hul's book "The Artful Parent," kids made colorful suncatchers using fresh flowers and paper plates.

Grandparent's Day

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Bring out the kid in all of us! This program offered grandparents a chance to bond with their young grandchildren at the library.  

Unicorn Party

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A girl on a horse decorated as a unicorn

A year later, kids still rush into this Oklahoma library shouting, "This is where I saw a unicorn!"

Creative Engagement with Youth

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Kansas City Public Library brought fun, creative art projects, like Continuous Line Monsters, to kids in a local after-school program.

Sherlock Night

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A Texas library offered a night of activities inspired by Sherlock Holmes, including an escape room. 

Doll Head Cameo Necklace

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Finished cameo doll head necklaces

Patrons created funky DIY costume jewelry pieces using doll heads and gems.

Scrapbook Sunday

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Photograph of a finals scrapbook page

Scrapbook Sunday was an informal weekly event where participants were invited to tell their family story through paper-based craft. 

DIY Mini Zen Garden Workshop

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Students create mini zen gardens for mindfulness and relaxation to help de-stress during midterms and finals week.

Make a Mini Suncatcher

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Make a rustic beaded suncatcher to brighten up your window with chicken wire and beads.

Hammer Dyeing with Flowers

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Participants learned the unique art of "flower pounding," a technique that uses a small hammer and natural pigments from flowers and leaves to create colorful, abstract designs on fabric.