Arts and Crafts for Kids
Express yourself, get creative, and explore art at the library.
Monday Art at Kaposia
Drop in for fun crafts and activities at the library this summer. For youth ages 2 and older.
Kaposia
Mondays, 1:30–3 p.m.
Aug. 17, 31
Mess Fest
Get ready to make art and a little mess. Using art supplies, create freely, try new ideas and let imaginations run wild. Dress for mess. For ages 2 and older with their caregivers.
Pleasant Hill
Tuesdays, 2–4 p.m.
Aug. 25
Cardboard Creations
Come and create things with cardboard. All materials including cardboard, stickers, markers and glue will be provided. Your child brings the creativity. For youth ages 5 and older.
Wescott
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2–4 p.m.
Painted Rocks
Use your imagination to paint simple designs on rocks. You can leave them somewhere to brighten someone’s day or take them home. Presented by Caponi Art Park. For youth ages 5 and older with their caregivers.
Lac Lavon Park, 15501 Lac Lavon Drive, Burnsville
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 5:30–7 p.m.
T-Shirt Tote Bag
Give new life to an old T-shirt with this simple, eco-friendly upcycling project. Bring a T-shirt you want to transform and leave with a whole new bag. Registration required. For youth ages 7–13.
Farmington
Saturday, Sept. 19, 3–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 22.
Pinata Making
Join us for cultural learning with creativity. Design and create a pinata using creative methods such as cardboard and paper-based structures. Presented by Corina Pastrana. Presented in Spanish and English. Registration required. For youth ages 10 and older.
Kaposia
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 27.
Fall Party
Celebrate the season of fall with fun books, crafts and games. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
Pleasant Hill
Thursday, Oct. 15, 1–3 p.m.
Harvest Craft Day
Drop in to make creative fall crafts, including acorn necklaces and spiky hedgehogs. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers.
Farmington
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2–4 p.m.
Zombie Barbies
Drop in to give new afterlife to some old dolls. Get creatively creepy transforming Barbies and other dolls into spooky zombies and monsters. Bring your own dolls or use one of ours. For youth ages 8–18.
Heritage
Friday, Oct. 16, 2–3:30 p.m.
Wescott
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4–6 p.m.
Layered Landscapes: Sand Art
Drop-in to create intricate, swirling patterns inside glass bottles from a vibrant spectrum of colored sands. Use funnels and tools to create mountains, waves and geometric strata. Finished project comes with a cork or lid. Presented by Make with Sam. For youth ages 6 and older.
Farmington
Friday, Oct. 16, 2–4 p.m.
Seed Mosaic
Drop-in to learn basic techniques of mosaic art and create your own masterpieces using seeds. Presented by Caponi Art Park. For all ages.
Wentworth
Monday, Nov. 2, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Seed Bead Charm Pins
Craft a dynamic, wearable piece of art using seed beads, safety pins and an eye for detail. Registration required. For youth ages 7–14.
Farmington
Saturday, Nov. 21, 3–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 24.