For Art-ober we are highlighting weekly art-focused activities! These can be as short as 10-15 minutes, or if you have the time/are enjoying yourselves extend it! The goal is to change things up a little and encourage creativity. Art can help us relax and feel accomplished, and can be a good way to have some […]
Preview the October Library Challenge – ART-ober!

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge effect on our mental health, changing how our lives function in very different ways than we are used to. With everyone spending more time at home doing remote work and learning, and having to regularly adapt to new situations, the isolation and uncertainty is causing extra anxiety and […]
Windsock Design – Gnome Zone Weeklong Challenge

Let’s do an activity that combines our creativity, artistic skills and science! Today we’re creating windsocks. In this activity, we will create a design that signals the direction of the wind. Let your creativity soar like the wind! Supplies needed: Main Unit – Choose any one Cardstock paper Paper bag with bottom cut off Plastic/paper […]
Mixed Media Collage – Tween Zone Challenge

Your challenge this week is to make a mixed media collage (and earn that Art Badge for Summer Reading)! A collage is a great way to get creative because you can pretty much do whatever you want using supplies you can find around your house. Share a picture of your finished collage on social media […]
Recycled Materials Mini Village – Gnome Zone Weeklong Challenge

This week’s Gnome Zone Challenge comes from our friend Elizabeth Morisette from the Fort Collins Museum of Art. What sort of mini village can you craft out of recycled materials? Supplies needed: Toilet Paper Tubes Yogurt Containers Coffee Cans construction paper glue scissors markers Here’s what you do: Collect all kinds of cans, bottles, and […]