We have special soldering kits available and wood to create your own special woodburning design. Free. Ages 13-17. Appointments are necessary for this in person program – register by calling us at 231-722-8014.Read More

Leap into 2024 with a special leaping frog craft that you can make in the Youth Services Department. But wait! Leaping means that we’ve got an extra day this year, which means an extra day for having fun at the Library! We will be using all of our “extra” materials from our craft kits of yore on this...Read More

Learn a little about the rich history of textile making in Africa and how those roots manifested in African American quilting traditions in a display in the Youth Services Department. Complete your quilt square and bring it back to add to our Unity Quilt which will be on display all month long! Youth all ages....Read More

Wanna play some Switch? How does Pizza sound? Would you rather design your own Perler beads? We will be offering that and more at our end of the year Teen Hang Out. Have some fun and help us plan for the year ahead! Free. Ages 13-17.Read More

Get knotty in the Teen Room with other crafters who like to knit, crochet, macrame, sew, embroider… bring your projects and let’s hang out. A small supply of yarn, macrame cord, embroidery floss, fabric will be provided with limited instruction. Ages 13-17. Free.Read More

We are throwing open the craft cabinets to make bookmarks! Participate in our Winter Reading Program and join us to make a special bookmark (or 2!) to keep your spot in your favorite winter read! Youth all ages. Free.Read More

Your imagination is all you need for this “create your own” air dry clay kit! We will provide the clay and some interesting ideas for magnets, jewelry, and other possible projects – you provide the fun! Free. Available starting Monday, Jan 8 while supplies last.Read More

Interested in tackling one of the library’s soldering projects? We have three different kits: a light-up beetle, a flickering flame, and a flashlight. These beginner level kits are great to help learn how to solder or to practice soldering.  Each soldering session is by appointment only. There is a limited amount of sessions. Please call...Read More

Enjoy a relaxing start to the new year with a new craft project.  Want to try out diamond art? Or are you already a pro? Discover what you can create! This is a drop-in, casual activity for youth ages 9+ with their adults. Free.Read More

With all of the light traditions in December (Hanukkah, the Festival of Light, Kwanzaa with its Kinara, Christmas’ Advent Wreath, and Winter Solstice, the birth of the sun) why not craft our own light to guide us into the new year!? Pick up your small jelly jar to decorate and enjoy. We’re also offering a...Read More