Hands On
80's Braided Ribbon Barrettes
Remember these fun hair accessories? These adorable barrettes were once a fashion craze and are enjoying a return to popularity. Join us Saturday July 14 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Purple Room for a flashback craft program. All ages are welcome, but registration is required.
Jewelry Making For Kids
Get Hands On this summer with different styles of jewelry making. These books will help you get started making fun and pretty necklaces, bracelets, and more.
Jewelry making for fun! by Robin Koontz
Jazzy jewelry by Dawn Brend ... [et al.]
Junk drawer jewelry by written by Rachel Di Salle and Ellen Warwick; illustrated by Jane Kurisu
Sewing, Needlework and More
Sewing basics: all you need to know about machine and hand sewing by Sandra Bardwell
The sewing machine classroom: learning the ins and outs of your machine by Charlene Phillips
Sewing 101: a workshop in a book by [editors of Creative Publishing, International]
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Quilting
Quilting step by step by Maggi Gordon
Kaffe Fassett's quilts in Sweden: 20 designs from Rowan for patchwork quilting by Kaffe Fassett
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Origami
Origami for everyone: beginner, intermediate, advanced by Didier Boursin
Origami zoo: 25 fun paper animal creations by Paul Jackson and Miri Golan; illustrations by Paul Jackson; photographs by Avi Valdman
The new encyclopedia of origami and papercraft techniques by Ayako Brodek; edited by Claire Waite Brown
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Crafts
In love with paper crafts by [editor-in-chief, Jennifer Schaerer]
The complete book of home crafts: projects for adventurous beginners by edited by Carine Tracanelli
Fun family crafts by Kelly Doust
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Manga Drawing Contest 2012
Starting June 18 enter our Connect Your Summer 2012 Manga Drawing Contest and you could win some great prizes (a special 'thank you' to Chou Anime Cafe for donating). Last day to enter is August 3. Prizes will be awarded for 3 different age categories: 5th-6th, 7th-9th, and 10th-12th grades. Plus 3 prizes for those who best represent this summer's badges.
Contest Rules
- Entries must be submitted by students entering 5th–12th grade. Winners will be chosen in three divisions: 5th-6th, 7th-9th, and 10th-12th
- Three additional winners will be chosen for drawings that best represent the theme of our Connect Your Summer Badges.
Lanyard Making
Saturday July 7, 2:00 to 3:00 PM make a colorful, attractive, fun beaded necklace or Lanyard to hold your work ID badge.
Sew Awesome
The Liberty book of home sewing by text by Lucina Ganderston ; photography by Kristin Perers ; illustrations by Richard Merritt
Sewing in a straight line: quick & crafty projects you can make by simply sewing straight by Brett Bara
Bags in bloom: create 20 unique flower purses with simple embroidery stitches and easy-to-sew patterns by Susan Cariello
Write It
Adult Writers' Group
Interested in writing? Join other adults to share your work, get feedback and discuss the craft of writing. We will meet on Saturday, July 28 from 2:00-3:00 PM.
Home Improvement
52 weekend makeovers: easy projects to transform your home inside and out
52 weekend decorating projects: a do-it-yourself guide to adding style to your home by edited by Jean Nayar
Refresh your home: simple projects and tips to save money, update, and renovate by editors of the Family handyman
Preserving Summer's Bounty
The preservation kitchen: the craft of making and cooking with pickles, preserves, and aigre-doux by Paul Virant with Kate Leahy
Can it, bottle it, smoke it: and other kitchen projects by Karen Solomon
Backyard harvest by Jo Whittingham
Make a Cake
Sugarlicious: 50 cute and clever treats for every occasion by Meaghan Mountford
The complete photo guide to cake decorating by [Autumn Carpenter]
Special cupcakes by Wendy Sweetser
What's new, cupcake? by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson ; text and photographs by Alan Richardson ; recipes and
Photo Trek with Rick Lieder
OnTuesday, July 17 at 10:00 AM, join acclaimed photographer, Rick Lieder, as he treks around the library grounds in search of creatures to "capture" on film. The library will provide disposable cameras or you may bring your own. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn to "capture" images of your own. This program is geared to patrons aged 9 and up. Space is limited, so register today.
Cleaned Storage Room w/ Library Supplied Soundtrack
How to grow a woman from the ground [sound recording] by Chris Thile
Eileen Ivers [sound recording]: [traditional Irish music] by Ivers, Eileen
Appalachian journey [sound recording] by Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor
Masters of the Irish guitar [sound recording]
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Ultimate Contraption
On Wednesday, August 1, 6:30-8:00 PM help build a giant Rube Goldberg machine and film it. Don't know what one is? Take a look here. We'll have tons of wacky supplies. You bring your imagination. This program is recommended for people aged ten and up.[Domino Effect by Smabs Sputzer is licensed under CC BY-A 2.0]
Popular Hands On topics for Kids
Here are some of the most frequently requested "Hands On" topics in the Children's Library.
Drawing
D Is for doodle: a step-by-step drawing book: oodles of doodles from A to Z by Deborah Zemke
Draw Manga! by Christopher Hart
Ed Emberley's big green drawing book by Emberley, Ed
Southwest Storytime
Kids ages 5-8, with a caregiver, will hear some classic folktales that have been given a Southwestern spin, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Program Date: Tuesday, July 31, 10:00-10:45 AM in the Community Room
Movie and a Craft
On Wednesday, June 20th, families with children ages 2 to 5 years old are invited to the library to view a Curious George cartoon and make a monkey themed craft. Participate in this program and earn the Make Tracks badge! No registration required.Program Date: Wednesday, June 20th at 10:00 AM in the Community Room