WALKERTOWN branch

Youth

June 15 at 3 p.m.

Indigenous American Jewelry Dive into the fascinating culture and history of Indigenous Americans. We'll be exploring the customs, art, and spirituality and we'll even have the opportunity to create some beautiful jewelry.

June 22 at 10 a.m.

Design a Family Crest

Design and create your own family crest inspired by the rich history of Europe, drawing from a variety of historical examples that represent your family's heritage. With a wide range of design options and customization features, you will be able to create a unique emblem that reflects your family's story and values.

June 29 at 3 p.m.

DIY Djembe Drum

Create your own drum and explore the rhythmic beat of this traditional West African instrument with our skilled instructors. Personalize your drum with unique designs and colors. Then enjoy the music together.

July 6 at 3 p.m.

Under Water Fireworks

Join us as we make colors burst! Summertime often brings beautiful fireworks displays, but in this activity, we'll take the bursts of color underwater with chemistry. Although it's not the same as real fireworks, you'll still be amazed by the colorful explosions you'll see.

July 13 at 3 p.m.

Safari Adventure

We’re exploring the Land Down Under and learning about some of its unique animals. We'll craft felt animals and create Australia's famous boomerang while learning about its mechanics.

July 20 at 3 p.m. Antarctica Exploration

This week, we ' re heading to Antarctica to learn about snow formation. We'll explore the unique environment and use what we ' ve learned to create our own snow. Plus, we'll make ice cream with the freezing temperatures.

July 27 at 3 p.m.

Mayan and Aztec Pyramid

Construction

Travel alongside us on an exciting adventure to South America where we'll delve into the amazing cultures and impressive accomplishments of the Mayan and Aztec peoples. We'll discover their history, traditions, architecture, mathematics, and astronomy. And the best part? We'll even get to design and build pyramids, which are a true testament to their ingenuity and creativity!

Adults

Month of June / July

Art Club 2-Go Kits

Stop by and pick up art supplies. June is Harlem Renaissance and July is Art Deco / Art Nouveau. Artwork may be displayed in the library. Supplies are limited, first come first serve. These kits may include artists that may not be suitable for kids or teens. They are not intended for those under 18.

June 13 and July 11 at Noon

Crafts Around the World

Join us as we craft our way around the globe. In June we will decoupage old picture frames and in July will make origami stars.

June 26 and July 24 at 3 p.m.

Movies Around the World

Bring your popcorn and your Summer Reading Purpose Passport and travel with us around the world in film.