Library

Do you get frustrated trying to light your campfire or that backyard fire pit? We’ll we’re here to help! We’ll be using egg cartons, paraffin, and stove pellets to create firestarters this week. Never struggle to start a fire again!

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Using just a few of the many tools available from our Library of Things, you can learn how to make a colorful botanical print designed to hang
on your wall.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

We’re sticking with the plant theme, but this week we turn to succulents. Tie your very own hanger for a two-inch pot that contains a tiny succulent or a nest for an air plant.
String, pot, and succulent provided.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Air plants are easy to raise and beautiful, too. They can live almost anywhere they get a bit of light. Join us to learn how to make a geometric holder for your plant, or create something cool out of wire. Air plants will be provided.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

We’ll be using 2 liter bottles to make birder
feeders. Lightweight, easy to refill, and made from items you can find in your recycling, these bird feeders will attract your favorite feathered friends all year long!

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Make your own waxed paper then use it for jewelry, decorative window hangings, or pastry pouches. We’ll provide the wax and paper, you bring the creativity!

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 6-7pm.  Rain or shine: rain we'll see you on the porch, sunny we'll see you in the courtyard.

Take trail walk at McCormick Park and enjoy reading a picture book as you go! Pages of the book are posted at stations along the path, and our book selection will change throughout the summer.

Each week, we'll have a limited supply of kits available that will contain all the materials you need for a fun art or science activity for kids and families. Follow us on Facebook for details or stop by on Fridays to pick one up!

Let's Play!

Wednesdays, 3PM to 4PM, Varied locations, this week: Columbia View Park

A mobile recreation and library pop-up event in different city parks. Art, STEM, and physical activities for children ages 5-12 and their grownups. Any state-mandated guidance for masking, distancing, or other protocols for youth programs will be observed.
 

Let's Play!

Wednesdays, 3PM to 4PM, Varied locations, this week: 6th Street Park

A mobile recreation and library pop-up event in different city parks. Art, STEM, and physical activities for children ages 5-12 and their grownups. Any state-mandated guidance for masking, distancing, or other protocols for youth programs will be observed.