Wednesday Crafternoons on Zoom -

Wednesdays, June 30-August 4

For tweens & teens entering grades 6-12; registration opens two weeks prior to each event and space is limited. Pick up your supply kit at the library for each week’s program starting on the Monday before. Zoom links will be sent out the morning of each event. Can’t make the Zoom? You can follow instructions included in the supply kit on your own time.

Tails & Tales: Community Service Cat-Bed-Making for Lollypop Farm

Wednesday, June 30, 3:00-4:00 PM

Pick up supply kit starting 6/24 at noon. We’ll cut and tie fleece beds to donate to kitties waiting for their fur-ever homes! While we craft, let’s share Tales about our Tailed friends! We are asking that participants bring their completed cat beds to the library by July 14 so we can deliver them to Lollypop Farm. Led by PPL Teen Dept. staff.

Tails & Tales…and lots of LEGS: Bristle Bots

Wednesday, July 7, 3:00-4:00 PM

Pick up supply kit starting 7/5 at noon. We’ll design, assemble, and then demo our battery-operated Bristle Bot creations in this STEM-centered craft. Led by PPL Teen Dept. staff.

Tails & Tales: Dragonfly Journals

Wednesday, July 14, 3:00-4:00 PM

Pick up supply kit starting 7/12 at noon. Make your own story tale…with a special dragonfly journal. Artist Deb Coller will lead you through the process!

Tails & Tales: Book Hedgehogs

Wednesday, July 21, 3:00-4:00 PM

Pick up supply kit starting 7/19 at noon. Upcycle an old book into a hedgehog with its own distinct style. Led by PPL Teen Dept. staff.

Tails & Tales: Terrariums

Wednesday, July 28, 3:00-4:00 PM

Pick up supply kit starting 7/26 at noon. Terrariums are miniature worlds that do indeed tell a tale…and there will even be some “tails” to include in your scenes! Kathleen Rullo, owner of Jardin Terrariums, leads this fun and informative event.

Tails & Tails: Faux Stained Glass Craft

Wednesday, August 4, 3:00-4:00 PM

Pick up supply kit starting 8/2 at noon. Together we will draw outlines on framed glass with colored glue. “Tails and Tales” stencils will be included for inspiration…or create with your own theme. This craft will then need to dry for at least a day before you paint in your shapes. Led by PPL Teen Dept. staff.