Wikki Stix at NPL
Stop by to build or make artwork with Wikki Stix, wax-covered pieces of yarn that mold into any shape you want. Drop-in for kids of all ages and abilities.
When:
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 3-4:30pm
Location:
Crafts
Spooky Skulls at Art Haven
Drop the kids off for a fun night painting a ceramic skull for Halloween! Space is limited so register soon. Limited Scholarships spaces are available (Email traci@arthaven.org).
When:
Friday, October 19, 2018 5:30-7pm
Location:
Sugar Skull Painting at NPL
Grades 6-12: Learn how to paint a sugar skull in celebration of El Dia de los Muertos with step-by-step instructions! You will leave with a beautiful completed painting! Meets in the Program Room. Please contact Emely, Teen Services Librarian, with questions at 978-465-4428 ext.242 or nplteenlibrarian@gmail.com.
When:
Monday, October 22, 2018 3:30-4:30pm
Location:
Slime Night at Art Haven
Drop the kids off for a fun night slime making! This brand-new event is just for middle schoolers. Art Haven is a community space where children of all ages and abilities are encouraged to develop creativity and confidence through hands-on learning and collaboration.
When:
Friday, November 16, 2018 5:30-7pm
Location:
Buoy Priming Party at Art Haven
Come help Cape Ann Art Haven prep buoys for their buoy painting workshops and their annual auction fundraiser! Help prime paint buoys with a fresh coat of white! Come for a couple of hours of some community fun and help a great cause! Participants will be entered into a raffle for free classes and a chance to win at birthday party at Art Haven (at $175 value).
When:
Saturday, November 17, 2018 1-3pm
Location:
Garden Dreams Winter Sculptures
Let your creative juices flow! In this afternoon activity, we will create, build and embellish winter sculptures using nature’s bounty. Work as a family, a group of friends or let us pair you up when you arrive and work together as a team to add imaginative sculptural elements to the Stevens-Coolidge gardens. Cocoa will be served to keep your hands warm and busy!
When:
Saturday, February 2, 2019 1-3pm
Location:
Kumihimo Braiding at NPL
For Kids in Grades 6-12: Come to NPL try out the braiding technique kumihimo, the ancient Japanese art of creating complex patterns of braided cords. Join us in the Program Room for this free event! Please contact Emely, Teen Services Librarian, with questions.
When:
Thursday, January 31, 2019 3:30-4:30pm
Location:
Kite Craft at NPL
Join us in making some kite artwork to get excited for Newburyport Winter Kite Festival! This program is open to kids of all ages and abilities. No registration required! The Kite Festival will take place on February 2. Please visit Newburyport Youth Service's website (newburyportyouthservices.com) for more information.
When:
Thursday, January 29, 2019 3-4:30pm
Location:
Valentine Craft Session at Sawyer Free
The Children's Library at invites kids to our "Valentine's Craft Afternoon". Children are invited to come make something special for a loved ones and friends.
When:
Wednesday, February 11, 2019 3-5pm
Location:
LEGO Dinosaur Building at Ipswich Library
For students in grades 1 to 5 - join a class with Ipswich's LEGO guru, Jo-Ann Gorrell, to make a walking T-Rex dinosaur that uses batteries, motors and gears. Free of charge. Registration is required.
When:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 9:30-10:30am
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 11am-Noon
Location:
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
