Vampire Gourds (October 2021)

Teens (grades 6-12) can pick up a Teen Take Home kit starting September 20, 2021, and create their own vampire gourd. Kits include a gourd, some vampire teeth, and red push pins, and will be available at the library’s Information Desk while supplies last! 1 kit per teen. If you would like to share your creations with us, you can submit photos using the form below. We’d love to see what you made and will … Read more

Tiny Art (September 2021)

Teens (grades 6-12) can pick up a Teen Take Home kit starting September 1, 2021, and create their own tiny work of art. Kits include a 3×3 canvas and easel, a selection of acrylic paints, and a paintbrush, and will be available at the library’s Information Desk while supplies last! 1 kit per teen. If you would like to share your creations with us, you can submit photos using the form below. We’d love to … Read more

Tissue Paper Postcards (August 2021)

Teens (grades 6-12) can pick up a Teen Take Home kit starting August 1, 2021, and learn how to make these watercolor wax-resist postcards using a few simple materials (tissue paper, watercolor postcards, crayon, and water). Kits will be available at the library’s Information Desk while supplies last! 1 kit per teen. If you would like to share your creations with us, you can submit photos using the form below, or bring them by the … Read more

Dress Up Your Ramen (July 2021)

This is a gallery of ramen noodle recipes and photos shared by teens participating in our take-home Dress Up Your Ramen activity. They created new ramen dishes using ingredients from their own kitchens in addition to the package of ramen noodles (and suggestions) provided by the library. Try out some of their ideas to give your ramen noodles a new life! Ramen Recipes: Ramen Carbonara Ingredients: 1 pkg ramen noodles, 1 egg, 2 slices of … Read more

Sock Bunnies!

Sock bunnies are one of my favorite things to make. You probably have most of the supplies you’ll need around the house, and even sewing beginners should be able to stitch one together. It took me about 35 minutes to create a sock bun in this video, but your mileage may vary. Plan for about an hour. Ready? Grab a sock and collect the other supplies mentioned in the video and get started!