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All Day
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Branches:
Southold Free Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Color Dance

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Based on the book, “Color Dance” by Ann Jonas, make a pipe cleaner ballerina and learn color mixing too!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Beginner Basket Weaving

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of basket weaving and unleash your creativity! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to transform simple material into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind basket you can take home. Ms.

This event is in the "Children" group

Upside Down Painting

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by Michelangelo’s method of painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling, students will draw or paint under a table while looking up at a piece of paper attached underneath. Please dress for artistic mess!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Braided Yarn Buddies!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's get crafty! Join us to create a charming little yarn octopus. You'll learn easy braiding skills with a rainbow of bright yarn choices. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Colorful Mixed Media Art

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild. We'll have a treasure trove of fun art supplies, including dazzling decoupage shells, waiting for your creative touch. Get ready to make some seriously cool and colorful masterpieces! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Flower Silhouette Painting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to blend colors, create an ombre sunset and paint silhouette flowers. Come dressed for a messy creation!. Sponsored by The Friends of The Southold Library

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Southold Free Library
This event is in the "Children" group

A Bad Case of Stripes

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a paper mask in lots of colors and patterns based on the book, “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Colorful Faux Stained Glass

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform clear plastic into stunning stained glass art with Miss Darlene! Using vibrant permanent markers, you'll create colorful and captivating pictures on canvas that beautifully mimic the real thing.

This event is in the "Children" group

Colorful Shell People

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own Shell People using lolly sticks, washi tape, glitter, and shells!  Make several to take home with you!

This event is in the "Family" group

Drive Into Fun: Crafting a Cardboard Car

11:30am–1:30pm
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly community service project: transforming cardboard boxes into adorable, pint-sized cars for young children to enjoy during movie time.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini Comic Book - Let’s Make Zines!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Zines are a fun and accessible way to share your creativity! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to fold, cut, draw, and color your own 8-page zine. Need inspiration? Storytelling dice will be on hand to spark unique and exciting ideas.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lighthouse Sunset Painting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with a fun lighthouse painting session using acrylics on canvas. Be sure to dress for a mess!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Southold Free Library
This event is in the "Children" group

The Color Tree

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to draw a tree and do color mixing based on the book, “The Color Tree” by Denise Bennett Minnerly.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bubble Tea and Bookmarks!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to make irresistible bubble tea featuring tapioca pearls, milk, and brown sugar. While enjoying our refreshing drinks, we'll craft a collection of colorful bookmarks to keep or gift.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Yarn Wrapped Colorful Initial Letters

10:00am–10:45am
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your initial letter or any number or letter you please!  Bring home to hang on a door or wall.

This event is in the "Family" group

Drive Into Fun: Crafting a Cardboard Car

11:30am–1:30pm
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly community service project: transforming cardboard boxes into adorable, pint-sized cars for young children to enjoy during movie time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paper flowers: Peonies

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paper flower artist Casey Cunningham will show us how to make beautiful paper peonies.

 

This event is in the "Pre-School" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tots Drive-In Movie!

1:00pm–1:45pm
Pre-School, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Pre-School, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in and cool off to watch a colorful Reading Rainbow episode. Walk around the community room “parking lot” and pick out the car you want to sit in! Please bring your own drink. Light snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Upcycled Book Page Hedgehog

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s upcycle! We’ll use paperback books, some felt, paint, and cardboard, and transform an old book into an adorable hedgehog.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Southold Free Library
This event is in the "Children" group

White Rabbit's Color Book

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southold Free Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about color mixing with Model Magic clay and make cute clay bunnies too!