Project Tween
Makerspace for Kids
Join us each month for a different project where we stretch our imaginations and get creative. For “tweens” – ages 10-14. We have different activities each month. Check out our photo galleries from previous events!
Project Tween: Art Show (September 2017) Gallery
When amazing art is being done, you need to showcase it…so we had an art show! Kids were asked to bring in 1-2 items they made at Project Tween to share with library visitors. If you are a tween and you haven’t been coming to this event, check out the photos to see what you have been missing! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at…
Project Tween: Paint n’ Sip (August 2017) Gallery
Tweens explored their artistic side by completing this seascape sunset with sailboat paint-along project. Many masterpieces were created! Find this and other crafty pins we’ve tried at the Huntley Library: https://www.pinterest.com/huntleylibrary/crafty-pins-weve-tried-the-huntley-library/
Project Tween: Paint n’ Sip (July 2017) Gallery
Enjoy pictures of our popular July Project Tween Paint-and-sip project: a sunset painting. To begin, each tween started by painting their canvas all orange. Then they layered different colors of acrylic paint and lastly, topped their creation with paint dots for the sun rays. What beautiful sunsets! Find this and other crafty pins we’ve tried at the Huntley Library: https://www.pinterest.com/huntleylibrary/crafty-pins-weve-tried-the-huntley-library/
Project Tween: Paint n’ Sip (June 2017) Gallery
Enjoy pictures of our June Project Tween: Paint-and-sip project was a mixed-media flag painting. This project was created by layering newspaper and acrylic paint, for a Patriotic result! Find this and other crafty pins we’ve tried at the Huntley Library: https://www.pinterest.com/huntleylibrary/crafty-pins-weve-tried-the-huntley-library/ Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Project Tween: Sun Catchers (May 2017) Gallery
Enjoy pictures of Project Tween Sun Catchers! Tweens used wire, beads and ribbons to make a colorful sun catcher. Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Project Tween: Faux Stained Glass (April 2017) Gallery
Enjoy pictures of Project Tween Faux Stained Glass! Tweens used special paint on glass frames to make their own unique stained glass designs. Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Project Tween: Felted Kitties (March 2017) Gallery
Enjoy pictures of Project Tween Felted Kitties as tweens created a bunny, a whale, kitties and more! Kids used felting needles and wool to make their critters. Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Project Tween: Tiny Tin Robots (February 2017) Gallery
Enjoy pictures of Project Tween Tiny Tin Robots as tweens created robots from tins and assorted materials. Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.