Adult Programming Offered at Various Libraries Now!

At the Niles Library, we designed our own candles.  In Foster City, the adults and teens painted ceramics.   In East Palo Alto, I taught a variety of cooking techniques with some fabulous help from the crowd, then everyone enjoyed all the foods we made.  At the Irvington Library I taught patrons how to use a toaster oven, and how to make their own frosting.  They enjoyed homebaked breads and food at that program as well.  We also did Mexican Tin Art at the Fremont Main Library.  I love seeing adults getting time to be creative.  They need it as much if not more than the children do!!  Look at the results of these programs.

Art Around the World goes to China

At the Pleasanton Library, we celebrated Chinese New Year with Parade Dragons, and Dom Roo Drums.  The younger group created very colorful dragons while learning about the Year of the Horse and Chinese culture.  The older children created a dom roo drum while they also learned about China.  All the children found out what year they were born into according to the Chinese custom.

Art Around the World in Pleasanton Goes to Haiti

What a great time the children had today learning about the art from Haiti called Drapo. They found out where Haiti is located and learned to make a Drapo banner.  Their creativity was awesome, and the time they spent making their pieces resulted in some amazing art work!

2014 Upcoming Programs

The new year brings new programs for all to enjoy.  Here are a few of the upcoming programs scheduled for January and February:

Adults Only-Design your own candle at the Niles Library 10:15am  (arrive 10 min. early) On Jan. 14th
Tweens-Friendship Frames at Fremont Main at 2:00 (Check for registration requirements) On January 18th.

All ages-Valentine Craft at Irvington Library 3:30 (arrive 15 min early) on February 5th.
All ages-Valentine Craft (different type) at Niles Library 3:30 (arrive 10 min early) on February 11th.

Adults Only-Mexican Tin Art at Fremont Main 7:00pm (registration is required) on February 10th.

Tweens only-Photo Display Cubes at Fremont Main 2:00pm (registration required) on February 22nd.

New Library-Danville
We will be creating Graffetti Art to go along with the book they will read-The Giver at 4:30pm.

Hoping to see you at one or more of the programs in the next two months!
Anything you want to book, let me know, Librarians!

Reptiles and Habitats in San Lorenzo

My last program for 2013 fittingly is at the San Lorenzo Library whose last day to be open for some 18 months was today as well. I had a crowd waiting for me, even though I was a half hour early! Lots of reptiles and lots of creativity-a fun day for all!

Dinosaur Puppets in Fremont

This has got to be one of my favorite crafts for young children!  They are all so excited to create their very own dinosaur, and are amazed when all the pieces they colored and designed turn into a giant dinosaur puppet.  The kids ages 3-9 here were no exception.  I think the parents are just as thrilled as the children too!

Around the World Art in Pleasanton

This trip the children learned about the Herichol Indians in South America and how they used art to tell stories.  The kids really enjoyed this art form, and made some impressive pieces.