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March
April
Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects. We will have lessons for beginning knitters with long-time beloved resident Cleary Donovan. Materials and tools provided. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
We set out the materials— you bring the creativity. Keep what you make! Please note: scissors, cutting tools, small parts, and staining media may be available.
Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects. We will have lessons for beginning knitters with long-time beloved resident Cleary Donovan. Materials and tools provided. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
April is National Poetry Month. Join us in the Teen Underground on the 2nd floor for an afternoon of creating Haiku, Tanaga, and other poems.
We will be looking at poetry styles from around the world, like the Haiku from Japan and the Tanaga from the Philippines. Bring your favorite poem from around the world to share.
May
Celebrate International Harry Potter Day with us by participating in our Wizard Drawing contest! Entries must be turned in at the Gerrish Library desk by end of day, May 2 and staff will decide the winner of cool magical swag!
Celebrate the fandom with us and create some of your favorite characters and your very own lightsaber! All materials provided. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Get creative with Bluey and friends! We'll provide fun Bluey cutouts, magazines, and all the supplies you need to make your own Bluey-themed masterpiece. Whether you want to create a backyard adventure, a Heeler family portrait, or a collage of your favorite episode moments—it's all up to you! Perfect for little artists who love to cut, glue, and imagine.
Finish your project in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are working on.
Learn how to make a zine, a mini self-published magazine, from Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award winner MK & make a zine to take home with you.
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome.
This month's theme is: flowers!
Note: scissors, staining media, small parts, and hot tea are available at this program.
Channel your inner author and celebrate National Write Your Story Day and illustrate your own book! All supplies provided! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.
Finish your project in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are working on.
Learn the basics of binary code and create your own colorful bracelet that spells out your initials or a secret word—computer style! Participants will be introduced to how computers use 0s and 1s to represent information. Using a simple key, kids will convert letters into binary, then use two bead colors to represent 0s and 1s as they craft a wearable piece of code. A fun, hands-on way to combine STEM learning with creativity!
Come to the library for a cozy crafting afternoon where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner ready to learn or a seasoned knitter, this club welcomes all skill levels. Bring your projects, share your tips and tricks, and enjoy the company of fellow crafters in a supportive environment. Let's create and connect!
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
June
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Finish your project in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are working on.
Create your own personalized deck of cards based on the game Balatro! Cut, paint, decorate, and design your own cards and take home your very own unique deck of cards. Supplies provided. Event may get messy so dress accordingly.
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome.
This month's theme is: reading!
Note: scissors, staining media, and small parts are in use at this program. Hot tea served-- bring your own mug!
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
Drop in to make your own button! We will have supplies for you to make your own design or you can use one of our pre-printed templates. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Finish your project in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are working on.
July
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection.
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome.
This month's theme is: reading!
Note: scissors, staining media, small parts, and hot tea are available at this program.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Make your own buttons from all kids of materials like old book pages, fancy paper, trading cards, or make your own design!
Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome.
This month's theme is: stars!
Note: scissors, staining media, small parts, and hot tea (bring your own mug) are available at this program.
Program Note: Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. Please double check your destination to arrive on time and enjoy the show.
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Shrink your drawing into a tiny charm with the magic of thermoplastics. Keep what you make!
Note: small parts, permanent markers, scissors, and heat tools are required for this program. Suggested for ages 6+ with caregiver.
Program Note: Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. Please double check your destination to arrive on time and enjoy the show. Visit our website, anchoragelibrary.org, to find more opportunities to enjoy this program.
Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages.
All are welcome to join in coloring pictures to donate to people in need of some cheer. Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. Every month they mail thousands of new drawings to the recipients on their mailing list. Since 1990, Color A Smile has given out millions of cheerful drawings. That’s a lot of smiles! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Join local artist and teacher Lee Post to learn how to draw your own comics! Appropriate for all ages-- no experience required.
Program note: seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. Events begin promptly. Double check your destination to arrive on time and enjoy the program!
Visit our website, anchoragelibrary.org, to find more opportunities to enjoy this program at other locations.
August
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Join us as we use watercolors to paint flowers. All art supplies will be provided. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
September
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October
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November
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December
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