Adults and teens hand-lettered and framed meaningful quotes in this fun and artsy workshop led by Amanda Palczynski. They used collage techniques, watercolor pens, and a variety of other materials in their creations.
Tweens designed and decorated a book/tote bag and made buttons to show their love for the library. We provided all the supplies for kids ages 10-14 in this 90 minute class. Check out the photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Tweens used various materials to create unique snowflakes. Check out the photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Teens painted their own versions of the traditional Swedish Dala horses in this fun class. The results were creative and beautiful!
Teen Zine is the Huntley Area Public Library’s writers’ club for grades 6 – 12. Teen Zine is also the name of our group’s quarterly publication. If you like writing, photography, art, graphic design, and/or publishing, we would love your creative input! Take me to the current issue! Meetings: Teen Zine meets monthly in the library’s program room. No need to register, just drop in. Upcoming dates: Friday, January 17, 4-5 p.m. Friday, February 28, … Read more
Thank you for helping to make our Very Merry Huntley event last Friday a success! We offered four Very Merry sessions at the library this year. Along with pictures with Santa, we offered a separate snowy photo opportunity, as well as face painting and music entertainment. We hope you enjoy the photos. For more details, dates and times for upcoming programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy … Read more
We put out the tinsel and bells, in hopes people would bring an old sweater that repels. It’s the season. Friends ages 10 and older joined us to decorate one of their sweaters for the upcoming holidays. For more details, dates and times for upcoming programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Participants created fantastical capture jars containing dragons and fairies, and tiny fairy lights in this fun class.
Amanda Palczynski, graphic designer and art journalist, shared tips and ideas (plus lots of fun art supplies and stickers) to inspire participants in the creation of their own bullet journals. Popular spreads included monthly calendars, mood trackers, and chores/to-do lists. Everyone went home with a journal and – hopefully – a desire to continue journaling.
Tweens designed a fashionably spooky outfit for a miniature skeleton to wear on the runway. Check out the spook-tacular photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.