Event List

Patrons will build a mini robotic bug out of household items. Teens

Paint a tiny work of art and let your creativity shine!
Grab a mini canvas and easel, create your masterpiece, and display it proudly for the whole community to enjoy!

Patrons will create their own abstract sculpture out of clay, in honor of National Clay Week. (June 13th - 19th) Teens.

Create colorful art using yarn! Kids will design their own masterpiece, counting yarn strands to make things like flower stems, shapes, or patterns.
Great for building fine motor skills, creativity, and even a little math!

Patrons will build a double helix DNA strain out of candy and learn about DNA. Teens

Get creative like Van Gogh — with a twist!
Kids will paint on canvas using forks instead of brushes to create textured, swirly masterpieces full of color and movement.

Patrons will learn about the art style and movement and create their own dreamlike scene. Teens

Create a soft and fluffy color bridge from cotton balls and vibrant food coloring!
Dip, dab, and dye each cotton cloud with vibrant colors — a hands-on, sensory-friendly craft that’s as fun to make as it is to admire.

Patrons will be given 1 index card and a pair of scissors, and challenged to fit through it, (yes it's possible) Teens. 

Join Raina at the Coal County Library to create a masterpiece one dot at a time!
Using cotton swabs kids will explore the art of Pointillism — painting with colorful dots to make beautiful scenes and shapes on canvas.

A dazzling STEM experiment where we create Fireworks in a Jar! Using simple household ingredients, we'll explore the science of density and solubility to make colorful bursts that mimic fireworks!

Join Tara and learn how to turn simple smears of paint into wonderful works of art!

Step into a whimsical world where imagination brews!

Join Tara as she shows patrons how to build their very own constellation "projector" out of household materials!

Make your artwork pop with bold colors and puzzle pieces!

Come down to Coal County Public Library and wrap up summer reading by making your own beaded keychain, which will be the perfect accessory for your library card!

Roll it, squish it, shape it—let your imagination take form!
Kids will explore the fun of sculpting with clay, making their own mini masterpieces like animals, faces, or abstract art. A perfect mix of sensory play and creative expression!

Come down to the Coal County Library to Spin a Yarn, where we will be learning Crochet and telling stories! Learn how to make Crochet Chickens and enjoy the company of your fellow yarn enthusiasts! Adults.

Join us for a summer story, then get crafty!
After storytime, kids will use their hands and fingers to paint and create beautiful summer trees — full of green leaves, sunshine, and imagination. A perfect way to blend literacy and art!

Welcome to a Quiet Place, where guest can indulge in an uninterrupted hour of literature and community. Bring the work you are currently reading or discover a new title from our collection to join our Silent Book Club! Adults.

Cool off with a sweet summer story and a fun popsicle craft!

Let’s Get Digital: Database Navigation: Did you know your local Library offers access to more than just books for Patrons?

Join us for a sunny season of stories!
Kids can gather to enjoy fun, interactive tales all about summer adventures, friendship, and imagination. Perfect for little listeners to cool off, relax, and fall in love with reading!

Need to slow down, unwind, and let go of your day? Join Tara at the Coal County Library and Brush it Off! Guests will be painting Summer Scenes to welcome the Season. Adults.