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Tweens (9-12 yrs).

Kaiju Day!

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Thoughtful Thursdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering kindergarten through 3rd grade, though this one is for everyone.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. For our final Thursday program of the summer, we'll be building and decorating our own city - and then smashing it to bits! Bring your stomping feet and your giant monster breath, and we'll have a wonderful time with some supervised destruction.  ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Try-It Tuesdays: Sew Sew Easy

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Try-It Tuesdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering 4th through 8th grade.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. This Tuesday, we'll be trying our hand at basic sewing!  Come make a plushie or a phone wallet! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Kaiju Day! CANCELLED!

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Thoughtful Thursdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering kindergarten through 3rd grade, though this one is for everyone.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. For our final Thursday program of the summer, we'll be building and decorating our own city - and then smashing it to bits! Bring your stomping feet and your giant monster breath, and we'll have a wonderful time with some supervised destruction.  ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Try-It Tuesdays: Making Masa (4-8th grade)

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Try-It Tuesdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering 4th through 8th grade.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. This Tuesday, we'll be learning all about corn!  While we read The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver, we're going to try to make tortillas from scratch in the library!  I make no promises about how they'll turn out, but we'll all learn something fun.  Please do not attend if allergic to corn.  Thank you! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Try-It Tuesdays (4th through 8th): Rhythm Ride

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Try-It Tuesdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering 4th through 8th grade.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. This Tuesday, we'll be reading Vision of Beauty and making our own hair accessories!  While we learn about Sarah Breedlove, later known as Madam C.J. Walker, we'll design our own beauty supplies and go home wearing our own creations.  Bring your imaginations! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Try-It Tuesdays (4th through 8th): Art in Nature

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Try-It Tuesdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering 4th through 8th grade.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. This Tuesday, we'll be reading The Girl Who Painted Butterflies and practicing our nature drawing skills!  If the weather cooperates, we'll also break out the cyanotype kit.  We'll bring the paper and pencils, you bring the ideas! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Try-It Tuesdays (4th through 8th): Building Sky-High

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Try-It Tuesdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering 4th through 8th grade.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. This Tuesday, we'll be reading The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale and breaking out the Tinker Toys!  Unleash your creativity solo or team up with friends to build the biggest Tinker Toy structure the library can hold! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Try-It Tuesdays (4th through 8th): Painting Bookends

Not sure what to do with your summer? Come hang with us! Try-It Tuesdays are drop-in hands-on programs aimed at students entering 4th through 8th grade.  All materials provided, no registration necessary. This Tuesday, we'll be reading Portraits of Power and painting bookends to display your art in the library. Bring your creativity and dress for mess! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Spring Break Drop-In: Painting Bookends

Come drop in for some crafty fun during Spring Break! Today we'll be painting bookends and featuring your art on library shelves for years to come! Drop in, no registration. Program recommended for 6 and up, or younger with an adult. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA