Canvas Tote Painting

Paint a canvas tote bag with a mix of acrylic paint and a fixative that will help your design last.

All ages are welcome. Call 517-788-4074 or email eastern@myjdl.com to register.

All supplies are provided, including design inspiration, but feel free to come with ideas.

Art Through the Ages

Learn about art through the ages with hands-on projects at the Eastern Branch. All crafts will be beginner-friendly, and you do not need any prior art experience to participate.

Sessions:

  • August 23, 3 PM – Paper Making & Paper Marbling (3100 B.C.)
  • September 15, 2 PM – Watercolor (1300s)
  • October 12, 2 PM – Pop Art (1950)

Intended for teens and adults. Call 517-788-4074 to register.

Please note that the August session is at 3 PM and the September and October sessions are at 2 PM.

Watercolor Class

Join us for a beginner watercolor class at the Carnegie Library to learn how to create a stained-glass effect.

Intended for teens and adults. Call 517-905-1339 to register.

 

Mindfulness Mandalas

Join us at the Eastern Branch for a creative and fun way to practice mindfulness as we design our own beautiful mandala or mindfully color a pre-drawn mandala. You’ll also learn more about the benefits of practicing mindfulness in our day-to-day lives.

Intended for teens and adults 16+. Call 517-788-4074 to register.

DIY Beaded Suncatcher

Add a little sparkle to your window or backyard with a handmade beaded suncatcher.

Recommended for teens and adults. Register by calling the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030.

Canvas Bag Painting

Get creative at the Parma Branch by painting your very own canvas bag.

Intended for teens. Call 517-531-4908 to register.

National Teen Lock-IN

Join us for Minute to Win It, crafts, video games, VR, food and more at the Spring Arbor Branch July 26, 8 PM – July 27, 8 AM!

Intended for ages 10+. Registration closes at 1 PM, July 25. Call 517-750-2030 to register.

Pokémon Origami

Learn how to fold a Pokémon character in a beginner origami class at the Brooklyn Branch!

Intended for tweens and teens ages 10-17. Call 517-905-1369 to register.

Presented by: Ai Yoshida, Jackson College Asian Pacific Islander Liaison

Magic: The Gathering

Join fellow enthusiasts for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering at the Carnegie Library.

Participants will need to bring their own cards.

Sea Turtle Art

Enjoy making a canvas sea turtle art project! This simple project will delight beach and sea turtle lovers.

Intended for teens and adults. Please call the Summit Branch to register at 517-783-4030.