Celebrate New York Fashion Week and Library Card Sign-Up Month with a hands-on design challenge! Use recycled materials to create your own fashion accessory, wearable art, or outfit. At the end, we’ll showcase everyone's creations in a laid-back mini runway or display walk (participation optional—cheering encouraged!). We’ll supply the materials—just bring your creativity.
Come learn how to sew a button the easy way! We’ll practice sewing buttons onto canvas so you can master this handy skill while making a fun piece of art. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to learn or improve their sewing basics.
Come hang out and play games like UNO, chess, and Scrabble. All skill levels welcome—just bring yourself and have fun!
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse? Test your knowledge with a round of survival-themed trivia, then craft your own paracord bracelet—an essential tool in any emergency kit. It’s brains, braids, and a battle for survival (well…kind of). Fun, functional, and perfect for any future zombie hunter!
The undead don’t care if your water’s clean—but you should. In this hands-on session led by a specialist from the Mississippi Rural Water Association, you’ll learn how to build your own emergency water filter from everyday materials. It’s a life-or-death skill in any crisis—zombie or otherwise. Learn how filtration works, why it matters, and what to do when there’s no tap in sight. Will your filter hold up… or will you be the next to fall?
You’ve got one hour, a stack of giant LEGO bricks, and a whole lot of zombie panic—can your team build a bunker strong enough to survive the undead? Join us for this fun, chaotic, hands-on building challenge that’s part engineering, part apocalypse survival, all awesome.
Teens create a model of a human hand using basic materials like straws and string to understand how bones, joints, and tendons work together to make the hand move.
Get into the spooky spirit! Learn how to create creepy, cute, or classic Halloween looks using face paint and beginner-friendly special effects. You’ll practice on silicone makeup faces (not your own skin), so no worries about allergies or mess. Try your hand at zombie wounds, skeleton designs, or your own monster creation. We’ll provide the supplies—you bring the imagination!
Pause to reflect and share what you’re thankful for in our Gratitude Circle. Whether you want to speak up or just listen, everyone is welcome. Join us for a relaxed hour of positive vibes, connection, and community as we celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving. No pressure to talk—just bring yourself!
Bring the beauty of nature to your artwork! In this hands-on program, create unique leaf rubbings and transform them with watercolor paints. Explore textures, colors, and the simple joy of making art from the world around you.
Get ready for a fun and fast-paced Thanksgiving challenge! Teams will race to pass a “turkey” using only chopsticks, test their drawing skills in a silent doodle relay, and unscramble festive words—all on whiteboards. Join us for a lively hour of teamwork, laughter, and holiday spirit. No mess, just lots of fun!
Join us for a no-sew Christmas tree pillow craft inspired by those oh-so-delicious snack cake trees that everyone pines for! We’ll supply all the precut fabric, fun decorations, and hot glue guns (safely supervised), so you can create a cozy, cuddly pillow that’s almost good enough to eat—no calories included, but all the festive fun! Bring your holiday cheer and your best crafting spirit, and leave with a unique keepsake that’s sweeter than any snack cake. Plus, we’ll have tasty treats to keep your creativity glowing all afternoon!
