Upcoming Crafts Events at the Ann Arbor District Library
Roses Are Red. Valentines Are, Too - Make A Card For Someone You Love Or Share With Local Hospitals
Saturday February 11, 2012: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us to make awesome Valentine's Day cards and flowers for your special someone!
This Valentine's Day, you can also send a card to patients at the Veterans Hospital and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital! Make (at home or at this workshop) or buy a Valentine's Day card, fill it out, and drop it off at any AADL location from February 5 - 11. You can specify which hospital or let AADL staff decide. We will make sure it arrives safely!
Please avoid glitter and leave the envelope unsealed. Because many of the patients at these hospitals are long term, please do not include any messages about getting well or feeling better.
Thank you for making this Valentine's Day a little better for children and veterans!
Scandinavia Family Cultural Celebration
Sunday February 12, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Celebrate Scandinavian culture through music, crafts, and traditional treats for the whole family!
Quilling Paper Craft Workshop
Sunday February 12, 2012: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
Popular in Europe in the 18th century, quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.
Learn how to make unique cards or prints in this hands-on workshop. This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up).
Mardi Gras!
Tuesday February 21, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
Join the party! Come to the Library to make masks, beads and noisemakers to celebrate Mardi Gras 2012!
Festifools Crafts
Sunday April 1, 2012: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
We are teaming up with 826michigan for a robot invasion and then joining the FestiFoolishness on Main Street with giant puppets, music and more!
Paper Capers
Wednesday April 4, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room
At this hands-on program presented by the Ecology Center, learn about paper recycling from the moment paper hits the recycling bin to how it's turned into recycled paper. You'll get to take home your very own, handmade piece of recycled paper!
Make Mom Special!
Saturday May 12, 2012: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Create beautiful Mother's Day cards and flowers.
A Woodland Hide-A-Way
Saturday May 12, 2012: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
Make a woodland house out of bark and watch it come to life with your own details! Learn how to make a shelf or bench out of bark and a bowl out of an acorn cap. This event is hosted by the Little Gems Miniature Club.
