Inspired by Alma Thomas: Life, Color & Abstract Expression
Inspired by Alma Thomas: Life, Color & Abstract Expression is an engaging adult art program that explores the life, career, and legacy of pioneering abstract artist Alma Thomas. Participants begin with an illustrated discussion of Thomas’s journey as an educator, her role in the Washington Color School, and her groundbreaking achievements as a Black woman in the art world. Following Read More
Start Soldering Today! (Teens)
Who Can Join? Ages 13–18 (middle school & high school students). No prior experience required. What You’ll Do Learn how to safely use a soldering iron, following safety rules and wearing protective gear. Discover basic electronics concepts (e.g. how heat, solder, and flux work together) and common issues like cold joints or oxidized tips Practice soldering components and wires on small circuit boards Read More
Pocket Library: Valentine’s Day!
Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with this cozy, bookish craft! Create your own pocket-sized library inside an Altoids tin, filled with miniature books, romantic details, and plenty of literary love. Think tiny shelves, heartfelt touches, and a mini space made for swooning over stories. A sweet gift for book lovers—or a love letter to your own reading life. All Read More
Scratch Lab: Code Your Story! – Children
Scratch Lab: Code Your Story! is a guided, hands-on library program for children ages 7–12 that introduces computer programming through Scratch using activity cards completed as a class. Each card represents a specific coding activity, and the group works through the cards together, step by step, with the librarian leading discussion and demonstrations. At the start of each activity, the Read More
Inspired by Alma Thomas: Life, Color & Abstract Expression
Inspired by Alma Thomas: Life, Color & Abstract Expression is an engaging adult art program that explores the life, career, and legacy of pioneering abstract artist Alma Thomas. Participants begin with an illustrated discussion of Thomas’s journey as an educator, her role in the Washington Color School, and her groundbreaking achievements as a Black woman in the art world. Following Read More
Educational Minecraft : Month of Coding
Welcome to the Educational Minecraft Month of Coding Each Wednesday of this month we will introduce a coding lesson where children will have to solve problems, achieve goals, and create outcomes using block coding. Notes: This program is for children 6+ and is dedicated to teaching skills and information using Minecraft. Children must be able to read and follow Read More
Scratch Lab: Code Your Story! – Children
Scratch Lab: Code Your Story! is a guided, hands-on library program for children ages 7–12 that introduces computer programming through Scratch using activity cards completed as a class. Each card represents a specific coding activity, and the group works through the cards together, step by step, with the librarian leading discussion and demonstrations. At the start of each activity, the Read More
Laser Lab 101: Intro & Certification on the Boss Laser Cutter
Step into the world of digital fabrication with Laser Lab 101—a hands-on introductory workshop that teaches you the basics of using the Boss Laser Cutter for etching, engraving, and cutting, and includes the opportunity to earn your laser cutter certification for future independent use in the library’s makerspace. Designed for adults, this session covers: How laser cutting works: Understand the Read More
Pocket Library: Valentine’s Day!
Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with this cozy, bookish craft! Create your own pocket-sized library inside an Altoids tin, filled with miniature books, romantic details, and plenty of literary love. Think tiny shelves, heartfelt touches, and a mini space made for swooning over stories. A sweet gift for book lovers—or a love letter to your own reading life. All Read More
Pocket Library: Valentine’s Day! (TEENS)
Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with this cozy, bookish craft! Create your own pocket-sized library inside an Altoids tin, filled with miniature books, romantic details, and plenty of literary love. Think tiny shelves, heartfelt touches, and a mini space made for swooning over stories. A sweet gift for book lovers—or a love letter to your own reading life. All Read More
