Crafts
Day of the Dead/El Dia de los Muertos Tissue Paper Flowers
Wednesday October 28, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:00pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Adults, Teens, And Youth In Kindergarten And Up.
Blog Post
World Wide Knit in Public Day!
by manz
Today is World Wide Knit in Public Day! The mission is "better living through stitching together." 56 countries are participating and 882 knit-in-public events are taking place, and I hear that is record participation! Are you knitting in public today?!
The AADL is chock full of amazing knitting books, whether you’re a novice or a pro, and whether it’s summer or winter. And let’s face it, knitting outside is much more enjoyable in the summer than in the winter. So if you’re out and about today and see someone knitting in public, give them a thumbs up!
Crafts
Fall Leaf Charm Bracelet - NEW LOCATION
Monday September 28, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 And Up
Crafts
Folded Page Snowflakes
Monday December 7, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 And Up
Crafts
Custom Crafted Pendant Workshop - NEW LOCATION
Monday September 21, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:00pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 And Up
Crafts
Needle Felted Creatures
Saturday August 22, 2015: 2:00pm to
4:00pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 & Up
Crafts
Make Your Own Drop Spindle (and Learn To Spin Yarn!)
Tuesday August 4, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 & Up
Crafts
Knitting Adventures in Mochimochi Land with Anna Hrachovec!
Saturday July 11, 2015: 2:00pm to
5:00pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 And Up
Blog Post
Air Plants!
by manz
Air Plants: The Curious World of Tillandsias is all about the ever so popular air plants! Are you super into them and want to learn more? Are you baffled at why your friend has these on her coffee table and hanging from art on the wall? Wondering how these unplanted plants survive? If so, then this book might suit your fancy.
It talks all about designing and living with these odd and beautiful plants. The book discusses different types of air plants, how to care for them, and how to arrange and display them in magical ways throughout your house. These plants are so versatile, and pretty easy to care for. If you don't know what they are and are curious, here's a peek at the book's beautiful contents, or just check out the lush book preview in the AADL catalog. Happy "planting"!
Blog Post
Boredom Busters to the Rescue!
by krayla
Need something fun to do on spring break? Never fear, AADL has it covered with brand new youth nonfiction books!
Monstergami by David Mitchell gives even the most experienced origami artists a new challenge! Make the Fangster, a fierce dragon with pointy teeth; a Sky Sprite with feathered wings; or even a monster Totem with multiple stacked heads! Other new origami books include Folding Origami and Origami X: Paper Folding for Secret Agents.
Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning by Sam Carbaugh is perfect for fans of graphic novels and aspiring artists! Travel through the history of how comics started with ancient civilizations, design your own unique characters, and investigate various comic styles like manga and webcomics.
Totally Washi: More than 45 Super Cute Washi Tape Crafts for Kids by Ashley Ann Laz will inspire you to get decorating right away! Washi tape is patterned tape that is actually made of paper. Maybe you already knew that you could make beautiful cards and bracelets, but did you know that you can also make cool "feather" earrings, a color-coded keyboard, or temporary wallpaper? For more washi tape fun, check out the free Crafting with Washi Tape book from Cherry Lake Publishing!
Magic Mike's Miraculous Magic Tricks by Mike Lane will keep the boredom away this spring! Astound your friends and baffle your parents with these amazing illusions, including the Coin Flip, Floating on Air, The Chosen One, and Money Morph!
For even more spring break fun, check out all of the upcoming events for kids at AADL!