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Make your own mini books!

Come learn how to make the miniature version of your favorite book! We will be crafting our own TBR (To Be Read) Jars and designing book charms to wear as a bracelet or bag charm!

Leading this session is Librarian and ABC Board Member, Ebony Reeves:

Ebony currently works as a Librarian and is constantly reading. She began her library work as a student worker during her undergraduate studies and decided to pursue librarianship after working as a Library Assistant in a public library. She enjoys recommending books and learning about new releases. Her favorite things to read are horror and literary fiction as well as anything in translation.

Hope to see you there!

"Novelty Generator” is a collaborative audiovisual installation that invites visitors to create music and video! (A Teen Arts Workshop)

"Novelty Generator” is a collaborative audiovisual installation that invites visitors to create music and video together using a collection of custom-designed electronic instruments, video effects, and props. Participants are encouraged to experiment, improvise, and collaborate with one another to generate an evolving audiovisual performance full of unexpected creative outcomes. No previous artistic or musical experience required. All are welcome."

3pm-7pm

Cake Box Crankies with Salt Tree Art

In this workshop, environmental artist Brian will show you how to build your own miniature moving panorama using cake mix boxes, paper, and pencils. You’ll also get to watch a crankie performance. And see some of the dynamic and creative ways this art form can take. This Program is for all ages!

4pm-7pm

Junk Puppets Drama of Works

Gretchen Van Lente (Artistic Director of Drama of Works) will give a JUNK PUPPET workshop. We'll create amazing creatures out of found materials, or junk. Using bottles, cereal boxes, assorted craft supplies, and also natural materials we will create unique tabletop puppets that will be moving sculptures. We'll discuss character design, as well as how to make our sculptures come to life. Let the materials speak to you and leave with a new friend!

Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt in this fun, hands-on workshop for teens! (A Teen Arts Workshop)

Participants will learn simple folding and dyeing techniques, experiment with color combinations, and leave with a custom wearable design. All materials are provided.

Figure Drawing with a live model for TEENS.

Explore the four elements—Earth, Water, Fire, & Air—as inspiration in this interactive movement workshop! (A Teen Arts Workshop)

Join movement artist Jessica Desmond, visual artist Jennifer DiZefalo, and musician Claudio DiZefalo for a unique interdisciplinary performance that celebrates the creative process and the power of collaboration. Through the integration of original movement, live music, and visual art, audiences will experience how artists from different disciplines come together to create a unified artistic vision.

Designed for all ages, this performance offers insight into the ways creativity can inspire connection, expression, and community. Participants will witness the artistic journey from inspiration to creation, gaining a deeper understanding of how movement, sound, and visual imagery communicate ideas and emotions beyond words.

Learn the basics of hand-building with clay while creating a project you can have fun with! (A Teen Arts Workshop)

Teens can choose to make a whimsical creature, a small jewelry dish, or a decorative container by following a step-by-step demonstration and printout. After crafting their pieces, they can paint them on-site or take them home to decorate. Everyone will leave with new clay-making skills and a unique handmade piece.

This workshop for TEENS involves writing and light crafts to make mini poetry zines! (A Teen Arts Workshop)

This workshop for TEENS involves writing and light crafts to make mini poetry zines, also known as a homemade magazine.

Teens can create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt.