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When I was growing up (many years ago), there was no cable or internet. Instead of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, we expressed ourselves through the written word and kept our memories in journals, photo albums and scrapbooks. During this past…

We’re bringing back our popular Craft on the Go kits. Each month, teens in grades 6–12 can stop by the 2nd Floor Service Desk to pick up one of our Take-It Make-It kits, while supplies last! Each kit contains materials,…

Calling all teen DIYers!  Flex your creative muscles in our Mystery DIY Craft Challenge! We want you to make something using the supplies provided in our Mystery DIY Kit. Stop by our 2nd Floor Service Desk today to pick up…

Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This month we’re…

It’s that time of year! We want you to design and create your best (or maybe worst) ugly holiday sweater or T-shirt. Grab whatever you have on hand at home and start crafting. Submit a photo of your finished masterpiece…

Our annual pumpkin decorating contest is back! Stop by the 2nd Floor Service Desk to pick up a craft pumpkin to decorate at home. Take a photo of your finished pumpkin and upload it below by Friday, October 23 to…

Join us for virtual crafting sessions. We’ll try our hand at making a few crafts using Pinterest and Creativebug—one of our amazing eResources—and then we want you to try making them too. Share a photo of your finished projects with…

Having your own dragon egg is the next best thing to having your own dragon, right? Here are some ideas for a craft your family can do together. You can choose how to adapt the craft based on the appropriate…

Being stuck at home doesn’t put your creativity on hold. Summon your inner artist and keep yourself entertained with these tips for taking well-lit photos from home using whatever objects or materials you have available. #1: Use natural light from…

We all miss helping our patrons create and share their stories through the digital media and maker technology available in Studio 300. Although the library’s building is closed, we’ve been busy supporting the Library from Home initiatives and training to…