Above: Some of the upcoming programs at the library that allow participants to tap into their creative side. (images of flyers)
The Southborough Library has a wide range of free art and craft programs coming up this winter for big kids, teens, and even adults.
Here’s a look at what they have on the schedule.
Most of these programs require pre-registration, and have capped attendance. So, sign up soon. All of them will take place upstairs on the library’s main floor.
(For readers with 2-5 year olds — The Library’s Story Times include crafts. The library offers regular semi-weekly Preschool Story Times on Monday and Tuesday mornings, plus monthly Nature Story Times.)
For Ages 7+
Comics Club
This new “Club” led by Graphic novelist and comics instructor Jonathan Todd invites kids (along with siblings or adults) to ” to discuss all things comics and of course, do some drawing!” The meetings will be held every few months on a weekday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Sign up using the links below:
For Ages 8 – 12
(Also scroll down for more programs in overlapping age groups.)
Painting with Julie
The Friends of the Southborough Library are sponsoring the return of Julie Harrold to lead more painting classes for kids. She’ll demonstrate each step in the process to create the image. Classes will take place 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturdays. Sign up using links below:
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- Bear in Winter — November 22nd
- Painting TBD — February 28th
Crafternoons
Mandy Roberge will return to run more of her popular crafting programs. Classes will be held about once per month on a Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. (Her December program, making Gingerbread Houses, is full.) Sign up and get details using links below:
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Jar Lanterns — January 14th - Valentine’s Day Sachets — February 4th
- Suncatchers — March 18th
- Creative Pillowcases — April 29th
- Cactus Rock Gardens — May 13th
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For Ages 8 through Teens
(Also scroll down for more programs in overlapping age groups.)
Paint Plant Pots
Wednesday, November 19th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
This Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots initiative program will invite participants paint pots to take home and plant seeds in. (Click here to register.)
For Teens & Tweens
(Also scroll down for more programs in overlapping age groups.)
TLT Programs
The Teen Library Leadership Team invites volunteers to drop in about once per month on a weekday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. They’ll be making/crafting something for a good cause. No registration is needed, and participation can be counted towards volunteer hours. For details, click links below:
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- Kindness Rocks — Wednesday, November 26th
Holiday Cards for Seniors — Wednesday, December 3rd- Bracelets for New England Center for Children — Thursday, February 5th
For Ages 12 through Adults
Pop Up Art: Snowy House
Thursday, December 11th, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Pop Up Art School will lead this workshop to “craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among wooly trees.” (Click here to register.)
Wood Book Box
Saturday, December 27th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
In this workshop sponsored by the Southborough Community Fund, participants will create, paint, and decorate a 10″ hinged faux book. The wooden box will hold a mini journal. (Click here to register.)
