Borax Crystals (Take & Make kit)
Do science! Make art! It only takes a few ingredients to make your very own crystals in whatever shape you’d like.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Click the link below to sign up for your kit.
Grades 6-12
Events Calendar / Crafts
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Yarn Social Hour [Zoom Only]
Join us for a Zoom only knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
1st and 3rd Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm
All Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Thhe January 12th and 19th dates will be zoom only. Register for the Zoom Link at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Take & Make Kit: Solar System Paper Wreath
NOW A KIT! Paint your own solar system paper wreath to inspire you to never stop exploring! Ages 2-10.
Registration required at: https://tinyurl.com/FPLsolarsystemwreath
Pickups only between January 24-31.
Take & Make Kit: Valentine’s Craft
Make a Valentine’s Day themed craft for the ones you love! Supplies are limited. Pickup at McAuliffe Branch only. Link goes live February 1st. Registration required at: https://tinyurl.com/FPLvalentinescraft
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a HYBRID in-person or through Zoom knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
1st and 3rd Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm
All Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Show up in-person on any of the program days at the McAuliffe Branch Library, or register for the Zoom Link at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Thursday Storytime at Main Library
In-person AND Zoom hybrid!
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft (craft will only be in-person), and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
In-person attendance doesn't require registration. Please email mcauliffechildrensroom@gmail.com to receive an invite to join on Zoom.
Ages 2-5, all welcome.
Take & Make Kit: Valentine’s Craft
Make a Valentine’s Day themed craft for the ones you love! Supplies are limited. Pickup at McAuliffe Branch only. Link goes live February 1st. Registration required at: https://tinyurl.com/FPLvalentinescraft
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
In-person AND Zoom hybrid!
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft (craft will only be in-person), and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
In-person attendance doesn't require registration. Please email mcauliffechildrensroom@gmail.com to receive an invite to join on Zoom.
Ages 2-5, all welcome.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a HYBRID in-person or through Zoom knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
1st and 3rd Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm
All Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Show up in-person on any of the program days at the McAuliffe Branch Library, or register for the Zoom Link at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a HYBRID in-person or through Zoom knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
1st and 3rd Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm
All Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Show up in-person on any of the program days at the McAuliffe Branch Library, or register for the Zoom Link at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
McAuliffe Craft Ladies: Gratitude Box
Join us to decorate a gratitude box. Use it to keep notes about things that make you happy or grateful throughout the year, and take one out when you need some inspiration.
Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/McAGratitudeBox. Supplies and space are limited.
Thursday Storytime at Main Library
In-person AND Zoom hybrid!
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft (craft will only be in-person), and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
In-person attendance doesn't require registration. Please email mcauliffechildrensroom@gmail.com to receive an invite to join on Zoom.
Ages 2-5, all welcome.
DIY Musical Instruments
Jazz things up with some homemade musical instruments and learn about the big musicians and artists for Black History Month! Ages 6+.
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
In-person AND Zoom hybrid!
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft (craft will only be in-person), and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
In-person attendance doesn't require registration. Please email mcauliffechildrensroom@gmail.com to receive an invite to join on Zoom.
Ages 2-5, all welcome.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a HYBRID in-person or through Zoom knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
1st and 3rd Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm
All Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Show up in-person on any of the program days at the McAuliffe Branch Library, or register for the Zoom Link at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Thursday Storytime at Main Library
In-person AND Zoom hybrid!
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft (craft will only be in-person), and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
In-person attendance doesn't require registration. Please email mcauliffechildrensroom@gmail.com to receive an invite to join on Zoom.
Ages 2-5, all welcome.
Tweens: Snow Sand
Stop by for a STEAM based activity making some taste safe “snow sand” (kinetic sand) and create some indoor snow scenes and more! Materials used contain potato starch, coconut oil, and flour; anyone with related allergies should be aware. Grades 3-8.
DIY Bird Feeder (Ages 8+)
Wednesday February 23, 11:00am-12:00pm, McAuliffe Branch Craft Room, Ages 3-7
Wednesday February 23, 2:00-3:00pm, McAuliffe Branch Craft Room, Ages 8+
Drop in and make your own bird feeder to put out this winter! Join us in the morning for a younger themed version, and the afternoon for the older kids. This craft does not contain peanut butter.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a HYBRID in-person or through Zoom knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
1st and 3rd Mondays from 11:00am-12:00pm
All Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Show up in-person on any of the program days at the McAuliffe Branch Library, or register for the Zoom Link at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Thursday Storytime at Main Library
In-person AND Zoom hybrid!
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft (craft will only be in-person), and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
In-person attendance doesn't require registration. Please email mcauliffechildrensroom@gmail.com to receive an invite to join on Zoom.
Ages 2-5, all welcome.
Foil Moon Craft
Some important “Hidden Figures” who helped us get to the moon were African American women. Drop in and paint the moon using tinfoil. Ages 6+
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Open Winter Coloring
Drop in to color winter themed pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets! All Ages.
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
In-person AND Zoom hybrid!
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft (craft will only be in-person), and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
In-person attendance doesn't require registration. Please email mcauliffechildrensroom@gmail.com to receive an invite to join on Zoom.
Ages 2-5, all welcome.