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Clark Memorial Library’s children’s programming starts up again this week!
Throughout the summer, there will be morning Storytime sessions and unique Makerspace activities offered on Wednesday and Saturday of each week. Arts@Clark activities will be offered on Fridays, and the art displays in the Community room will remain available to visit. Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events to keep track of everything we have planned!

Our first Summer Makerspace activity, Spirograph Art, will take place on Saturday, June 3rd from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Children will create colorful spirograph designs that they can turn into cards or pendants!

Spirograph Art

There will be a pause in Clark Memorial Library’s children’s programming
from Tuesday May 16 through Wednesday May 31,
to give the staff time to prepare for our summer activities and programs.
Programming will resume on June 1.
The Library will continue to provide all other services during this period.
Keep an eye on the event calendar!

Launch Your Rocket:
Create your own air-powered rocket ship!
Saturday, May 6th, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM
While supplies last.

In honor of National Space Day, the Library will be hosting a special arts and crafts project in our Makerspace on May 6th. Children will create and color a paper rocket ship that can be “launched” by blowing into a straw.

Our Makerspace got plenty of use in March! Here are pictures taken during some of the programs and craft activities we offered – be sure to check the event calendar for chances to take part in even more Maker activities as we move into April.

Clark Memorial Library Children’s Programs
The following programs will be offered for children throughout April:

Maker Wednesdays
For grades K-5. Join us for Makerspace activities all month. Drop in: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Family Storytimes – Wednesdays and Saturdays
For all ages. Enjoy a lively read aloud and then check out books to take home to read, read, read. Bring a friend! Drop in: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Friday Arts@Clark for Children and Families
For all ages. Stop in Friday afternoon to enjoy our ongoing art exhibits and see what’s new in the Children’s Room. Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Saturdays are Maker Days!
For all ages. Come explore the Makerspace every Saturday afternoon. Come for a visit and create something! Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Paper Magic For Adults: Spring Cupcake Box. Create a spring-themed pop-open cupcake box from paper cutouts! Tuesday, March 28th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Note: Space is limited. Please call the Library at (203) 393-2103 to sign up.

Paper Magic For Adults: Spring Cupcake Box
Create a spring-themed pop-open cupcake box from paper cutouts!
Tuesday, March 28th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Note: Space is limited. Please call the Library at (203) 393-2103 to sign up.

Clark Memorial Library Children's Programs. The following programs will be offered for children throughout March: Maker Wednesdays. For grades K-5. Join us for Yarn Adventures all month, beginning with How to Finger Crochet on Mar. 1st. Drop in: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Family Storytimes – Wednesdays and Saturdays. For all ages. Enjoy a lively read aloud and then check out books to take home to read, read, read. Bring a friend! Drop in: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Friday Arts@Clark for Children and Families. For all ages. Stop in Friday afternoon to enjoy our ongoing art exhibits and see what's new in the Children’s Room. Drop in: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Saturdays are Maker Days! For all ages. Come explore the Makerspace every Saturday afternoon. Come for a visit and create something! Drop in: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Clark Memorial Library Children’s Programs
The following programs will be offered for children throughout March:

Maker Wednesdays
For grades K-5. Join us for Yarn Adventures all month, beginning with How to Finger Crochet on Mar. 1st. Drop in: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Family Storytimes – Wednesdays and Saturdays
For all ages. Enjoy a lively read aloud and then check out books to take home to read, read, read. Bring a friend! Drop in: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Friday Arts@Clark for Children and Families
For all ages. Stop in Friday afternoon to enjoy our ongoing art exhibits and see what’s new in the Children’s Room. Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Saturdays are Maker Days!
For all ages. Come explore the Makerspace every Saturday afternoon. Come for a visit and create something! Drop in: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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: