Category Archives: Makerspace

Updates on arts and crafts activities taking place in the makerspace, new maker resources, etc.

Clark Memorial Library Children's Programs

Create a papercraft gingerbread house with a fun surprise inside! This Paper Magic program will take place on Wednesday, December 14th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.
Sign-ups are required, and there is a limit of 10 participants; please call the Library at (203) 393-2103 as soon as possible to reserve a spot!

Paper Magic is a series of Makerspace activities run by local artist Ditas Benipayo. Here are a few of the wonderful projects that were created in Fall:

Making a Paper Ball
A Sunset Witch Ball
A Glittery Heart Ball
A Rhinestone Ball
A Butterfly Ball
"The Lifecycle of a Butterfly" Waterfall Card Cover
"The Lifecycle of a Butterfly" Waterfall Card Interior
A Flower Waterfall Card
A Shiny Sticker Waterfall Card
A Waterfall Card for Mom
A Colorful Sticker Waterfall Card

Paper Magic

Local artist Ditas Benipayo will be offering a series of paper craft activities in our new Makerspace area downstairs, intended for students grades 1 – 5. Each week, visitors will explore a paper sculpture theme using 3-D cutouts and architectural origami. Drop-in sessions are on Wednesdays, October 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, from 2:30 – 5:30 PM, while supplies last.

Children’s Programs for Fall

Family Storytime
Join us at 10:30 AM every Wednesday in October and November for a drop in story and craft time. For ages 1 - 5.

Play And Stay
Thursday mornings are for babies and their caregivers at the library. Bring your little one to our special session of stories, rhymes and fingerplays - then stay a while to enjoy visiting with other parents and choosing some board books to take home. Thursdays from 10:30 AM on
in October and November.

Paper Magic
Local artist Ditas Benipayo will offer a series of activities in October in our new Makerspace area for students grades 1 - 5. Each week will explore a paper sculpture theme using 3-D cutouts and architectural origami. Drop-in sessions are on Wednesdays from 2:30 - 5:30 PM, while supplies last.