Category Archives: Crafts

Updates on any arts and crafts activities or programs.

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.

Summer Activities 2022

Summer Storywalk

Come take part in the Summer Storywalk! Each of the six stands in the library’s front yard has a different summer-themed riddle on it for you to solve; once you’ve thought it over, you can look behind the stand or scan the QR code on the upper right to check your answer. Enjoy the summer foliage and renovated sitting area while you’re here!

Story Times

Join us at 10:00 AM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a drop-in story time! For children ages 2-5.

Saturday Crafts

Drop in and join Miss Dorothy at the craft table every Saturday afternoon – a new summer craft to do every week!

Spring 2022 Craft

Make Your Own Pinwheel

Spring Curbside Craft now available!

(While supplies last.)

TYCL Day 2022

Help Us Celebrate
Take Your Child to the Library Day
on Saturday, February 5.

Drop by to enter our raffle, pick up a special button to wear and see all of our new books for check out!

Winter Birdfeeder Craft

Pick up a Curbside Winter Craft!

Everything you need to make a Cheerio Birdfeeder – while supplies last!

Hindsight 2020

Hindsight 2020 Postcard Project

What would you want people in the future to know about this historic time. Add your thoughts to the Yale University Library archives!

Visit the library to pick up a postcard, or add your thoughts digitally at 2020newhaven.com.

Crafts at Curbside

Pick up a Rhythm Drum Craft at the Curbside table beginning May 1. (While supplies last.)