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Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Welcome to Watercolor

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Coolspring Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about watercolor painting but not sure where to start? Welcome to Watercolor is a beginner-friendly program that will introduce you to the basics of this versatile medium.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Celebrate: Father’s Day Mug Making

10:00am - 11:00am
Family
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Celebrate Father's Day by creating a personalized mug for that special someone! Use our supplies to design a lasting gift, which can be made permanent by baking the mug in the oven. Supplies are limited.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Picasso Portraits

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist by creating your own Picasso-inspired portrait! Learn about his unique style and techniques as you experiment with chalk, crayons, oil pastels, and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Squeegee Painting

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Learn about color theory and how paint mixes before trying your hand at a unique, quick, and creative painting method: squeegee art. Create expressive and vivid patterns on paper with this unpredictable and fun artmaking process.  

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bad Art Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Do you want to make art, but worry about a “lack of talent” or others judging you? Not here! Using the provided materials, create whatever your mind can dream up without expectations of perfection or beauty.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make Your Own Cyanotype Prints

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen, Adult
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Cyanotype is a historic photographic printing process that produces striking blue images with white highlights. Learn about its discovery and use, and create your own cyanotype print using a chemical solution and UV light. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Create a Colorful Canvas

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Hanna Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tap into your creativity and paint a vibrant hydrangea bouquet using a fun, unique technique with cotton swabs.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

DIY Beaded Wind Chimes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art, Local Interests
Event Details:

Create your own beautiful wind chime using beads, string, and sticks! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any special items you’d like to incorporate. Let your creativity shine and craft a unique piece to hang at home!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Decorate Your Stanley Cup

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Transform your bottle or tumbler into something uniquely yours! We'll provide ribbons, stickers, bracelet charms, thread, and crochet supplies for customizations. Plus, unleash your creativity with vinyl stickers using the Cricut!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Botanical Prints

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art, Gardening and Nature
Event Details:

Explore the art of botanical printing by hammering flowers onto paper to create vibrant, detailed prints. Experiment with plant pigments, alter their colors using various solutions, and bring your creation to life with watercolor accents.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Adopt a Pet Rock

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Pet rocks are much different than your average pet. They are quiet, do not eat much or make messes, and they are great listeners. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Paper Weaving

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Explore the art of paper weaving and create unique, colorful projects like bookmarks, greeting cards, and frameable art!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Tie Dye Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Art, Games and Play
Event Details:

Join us for a tie dye party to celebrate the end of summer reading! You bring the item, we provide the dye.

Enjoy yard games and a StoryWalk® after you finish your tie dye, and log your last reading minutes for the summer challenge!

Labor Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Thanksgiving Day Eve

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

New Year's Eve

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online