We will be returning to weekly summer Makerspace activities next week, with
“Miniature Basketball Hoops” on Wednesday, August 2nd, 12:30 – 4:30 PM,
and “Design Your Own Pennant” on Saturday, August 5th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM.
Children will create mini basketball hoops with decorated backboards on Wednesday,
and design their own custom sports-style pennants on Saturday.
July 19th – 29th
The All Together Now! Clarkville House-Building Project
is a Makerspace program for children of all ages.
Participants will build model houses out of paper
and craft materials that will then become part of “Clarkville”!
Take a look at the houses in this model town for inspiration!
Next week’s summer Makerspace activities will be
“Giant Tissue Paper Lollipops” on Wednesday, July 12th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM,
and “Magic Scratch Mania!” on Saturday, July 15th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM.
Children will create paper lollipops with colorful tissue paper designs on Wednesday, and make rainbow-colored drawings with Magic Scratch paper on Saturday.
Next week’s summer Makerspace activities will be
“Fish Windsocks” on Wednesday, July 5th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM,
and “Make Your Own Rainstick” on Saturday, July 8th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM.
Children will create paper windsocks in the shape of fish on Wednesday, and create rainsticks from paper tubes on Saturday. We hope to see you there!
We have an extra-special summer Makerspace activity planned for July:
The All Together Now! House-Building Project is an all-ages program that will take place from July 19th to July 29th; stop in during Library hours and create a model house to add to the growing town of Clarkville. We can’t wait to see all of your creations!
Next week’s summer Makerspace activities will be
“Build-A-Bracelet” on Wednesday, June 28th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM,
and “Paint A Birdhouse!” on Saturday, July 1st, 12:30 – 4:30 PM.
Children will customize snap-on Color-Me bracelets on Wednesday, and decorate miniature birdhouses on Saturday. We hope to see you there!
The Bethany Community School LEGO Club will be meeting at Clark Memorial Library on Thursdays, starting June 29th! This summer program is open to patrons of all ages; drop-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. There will be free-building every week, and special building challenges will also be announced throughout the summer by the Club’s organizers. We have both LEGO and DUPLO blocks. Stop by and get creative!
Next week’s summer Makerspace activities will be
“Design Your Own Keepsake Box” on Wednesday, June 21st, 12:30 – 4:30 PM,
and “Decorating Flying Discs” on Saturday, June 24th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM.
Children will decorate and color round kraftboard boxes on Wednesday, and decorate miniature Frisbees on Saturday. We hope to see you there!
There are four special activities taking place this summer at Clark Memorial Library: the Friends of the Library’s Croquet Our Way event on June 17th, our Teddy Bear Tea children’s event on June 22nd, the All Together Now! House-Building Project in July, and the Fourth Annual Public Art Exhibit on August 6th.
Make sure to keep them all in mind as the summer continues, and check the Calendar of Events for ongoing programs and other local events, too!
Croquet Our Way
Saturday, June 17, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Library for croquet, snacks,
and a silent auction! $5 per individual – $15.00 per family
Teddy Bear Tea
Thursday, June 22, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
A tea party for children and their favorite stuffed animals!
Sign-ups required – space is limited.
All Together Now! House-Building Project
July 19-22 & 26-29
A special Makerspace program –
build a dream house and watch it become part of “Clarkville”!
Fourth Annual Public Art Exhibit
Sunday, August 6, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
A free community event celebrating the Bethany community
and local artists. This year’s theme is “All Together Now”
Next week’s summer Makerspace activities will be
“Yarn Art!” on Wednesday, June 14th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM,
and “Personalized Chalkboards” on Saturday, June 17th, 12:30 – 4:30 PM.
Children will create colorful pictures using yarn boards on Wednesday, and decorate handheld chalkboards that come with a piece of chalk and sponge eraser on Saturday.
We hope to see you there!