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Collaborative Art Program: Tiny Art

All Day 7/29 - 8/1
Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Help create tiny art for the Barney Library. Stop by the Barney Library to claim a blank miniature canvas to decorate. It's one per person, first-come, first-served. Return y...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help create tiny art for the Barney Library.

Stop by the Barney Library to claim a blank miniature canvas to decorate. It's one per person, first-come, first-served.

Crochet Dragon Camp

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week. Pl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
A variety of crafts

Kids' Craft Buffet Night

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop-In Craft Night!!  A variety of age appropriate crafts will be in our activity room for your child to make.  Please choose only 1 craft, while supplies last.  ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-In Craft Night!!  A variety of age appropriate crafts will be in our activity room for your child to make.  Please choose only 1 craft, while supplies last.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
several illustrated avatars knitting with in front of a graphic of a person knitting with stylized text that says knit and craft club

Afternoon Knitting Class and Club

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn and needles that you may use!

Album of the Month Club

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to listen to an album, eat some snacks, and do a small craft!  August's Album: ; [Semicolon]--Seventeen August's Craft: Small Woven Tapestry Re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to listen to an album, eat some snacks, and do a small craft! 

August's Album: ; [Semicolon]--Seventeen

August's Craft: Small Woven Tapestry

Register for a reminder!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Craft Swap

Craft Swap @ the Barney

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:45pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 during the Barney Library open hours.   Then join us on Saturday, August 3 from 9:00...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 during the Barney Library open hours.  

Dragon fairy jar

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Dragon or Fairy Jar

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This silhouette lantern fits right with our summer reading theme: Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds. Choose a dragon for more thrilling adventure or a fairy for a softer more whimsi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This silhouette lantern fits right with our summer reading theme: Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds. Choose a dragon for more thrilling adventure or a fairy for a softer more whimsical feel, both are included in each kit.

 

Teen Craft: Clay Mushroom Magnets

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Play with clay and make some fun clay mushroom magnets (or whatever other small clay creation you want!) in the Teen Space! Register for a reminder. Open to those going into ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Play with clay and make some fun clay mushroom magnets (or whatever other small clay creation you want!) in the Teen Space!

Register for a reminder.

Open to those going into Grades 7-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you!  Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.

Crochet Dragon Camp

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week. Pl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
several illustrated avatars knitting with in front of a graphic of a person knitting with stylized text that says knit and craft club

Afternoon Knitting Class and Club

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn and needles that you may use!

metallic cardstock lantern

Metallic Tealight Lanterns (In Person)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Put together a beautiful tealight holder that looks just like a real lantern! Customize it with shadows of fantasy creatures to make it your own. Everything used was made on our Cr...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Put together a beautiful tealight holder that looks just like a real lantern! Customize it with shadows of fantasy creatures to make it your own.

Teen De-Stress Kits @ the Barney

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 can stop by the Barney Library to assemble their own De-Stress Kits. Get ready for the school year with supplies designed to reduce your stress. Need a mint...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 can stop by the Barney Library to assemble their own De-Stress Kits. Get ready for the school year with supplies designed to reduce your stress. Need a mint? A fidget toy?

watercolor painting

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Smoky Mountains Watercolor Painting

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will try our hands at painting this scene of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great for beginners to painting! We will include a link to a short instructional video. ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will try our hands at painting this scene of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great for beginners to painting! We will include a link to a short instructional video.

 

 

Pop-Up Program: Sun Prints

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special pop-up program (weather permitting!) We will be making Cyanotype Sun Prints at the Barney Library. Bring along some foliage, press flowers, buttons, or even f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a special pop-up program (weather permitting!) We will be making Cyanotype Sun Prints at the Barney Library. Bring along some foliage, press flowers, buttons, or even film negatives.

Vinyl Clock Making!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Tick Tock! Make and decorate your own clock in the Teen Space with a vinyl record and a clock kit! Registration Required. Open to those ages 11 and up!

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tick Tock! Make and decorate your own clock in the Teen Space with a vinyl record and a clock kit!

Registration Required.

Open to those ages 11 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
paint palette and brushes

Paint Day

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Come paint a picture step-by-step with Miss Melissa!

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come paint a picture step-by-step with Miss Melissa!

Crafting Together: A Live Event with Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs

Crafting Conversations: A Live Event with Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our newest Daily Practice instructor, Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs, for a live event highlighting the art of paper quilling. Nikki will demonstrate how to use basic techniq...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Event Details:

Join our newest Daily Practice instructor, Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs, for a live event highlighting the art of paper quilling.

Crochet Dragon Camp

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week. Pl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a cute cuddly dragon along with the Teen Librarian in this weekly series! We will learn some basics of crochet and then make the dragon in pieces each week.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
several illustrated avatars knitting with in front of a graphic of a person knitting with stylized text that says knit and craft club

Afternoon Knitting Class and Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn and needles that you may use!

movie time works with dragon and popcorn pictures

Dragon Movie, Snacks, & Coloring

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Film Screenings
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Cool off this afternoon and spend some time with dragons!  Discover your Dragon Name, then settle in for the movie How to Train Your Dragon, complete with popcorn & "drago...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Cool off this afternoon and spend some time with dragons!  Discover your Dragon Name, then settle in for the movie How to Train Your Dragon, complete with popcorn & "dragon" snacks and some coloring pages.

One Shot Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
The Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin. Regist...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin.

Registration Required.

Open to Teens and Adults ages 16+

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
Monthly Maker Logo

Monthly Makers

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Monthly Makers:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each ...

Event Details:

This month's project is: Marbled Bookmarks

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month's project is: Marbled Bookmarks