Filed under: Art, Craft, How-to | Tags: Art, CRAFTS, Library Program, WEST WYANDOTTE LIBRARY
Do you have a picture frame that you don’t quite like? Maybe you have a notebook that needs a little pizzazz! Today is the day to make that happen. Bring in anything you want to make cooler or we’ll have some paper so you can make a little art piece that’s all your own! Wednesday, March 25, 2 p.m., West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St. (913) 596-5800
Filed under: Community, How-to | Tags: ARGENTINE LIBRARY, Library Program, SPANISH-LANGUAGE
Join Intercambio, an informal conversation group in which you practice English or Spanish with others. Basic conversational skills needed to participate. Call Aída at (913) 722-7400 to sign up. ¿Le gustaría conversar en inglés? ¡Venga a Intercambio! Habilidad de conversar en inglés es necesario para participar. Llame a Aída para registrarse, (913) 722-7400. March 10 and 24, April 7 and 21, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library, 2800 Metropolitan.
Filed under: How-to, Library Program | Tags: BUTTERFLIES, BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL, FL SCHLAGLE, VIDEOS
From the Butterfly Festival- Education Specialist Erin Paterson explains how to catch butterflies and other insects using a net and a little teamwork.
Linda Bowman is back with a great craft- ladybug hats made from construction paper! You’ll want to wear yours everywhere you go.
RECOMMENDED FOR: KIDS (with adult supervision)
note: Parts of this video have been accelerated for the sake of time! Please don’t attempt to use your scissors at the speed of light!
You’ll need:
- black construction paper
- red construction paper
- stapler or tape
- scissors
- glue
- googly eyes or 2 small paper dots
Some papercraft books in our collection:
- Monster Things to Make and Do by Rebecca Gilpin
- Paper Fun: Projects to Fold, Bend, Cut and Curl by Patricia Doherty
- Paper Galaxy: Out of This World Projects to Cut, Fold and Paste by M.D. Prins
- Paper Plate Mania by Christine M. Irvine
- Paper Folding Fun: 50 Awesome Crafts to Weave, Twist and Curl by Ginger Johnson
