Flower Petal Suncatchers

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

Grandparent's Day

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

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

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

Sherlock Night

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

Hammer Dyeing with Flowers

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. 

Bilingual PiƱata Workshop

This bilingual program explores piƱata history, includes a demonstration and offers hands-on decorating time.

Awkward Art

Participants follow prompts for setting, subject and action to create ā€œbad/awkwardā€ art using provided materials.

Make an Herbal Heating Pad

Selection of sewed fabric used for the heating pads

It's time to get cozy. Patrons are invited to craft an herbal heating pad and sip a warming tea blend to support winter health. 

Portraits by Primary Schoolers

A group of students (ages 6-8) draw portraits of seniors from the community.

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