Week Calendar

Let your imagination run wild! Join us for a monster-themed storytime, then create your own paint splat monster using fun splatter techniques. Add eyes, arms, and other silly features to bring your monster to life.

CATALOGUE CREATIONS--Teens will be using magazine strips to concoct a cat silhouette on a canvas Also called Catalog Creations.  Julie will be using this for a school program this week will be 4th grade.   Sure to be an hour of fun.

Let creativity take center stage at the library! Kids of all ages are invited to grab some chalk and transform our sidewalks into colorful works of art. Join us for a fun-filled time of drawing, imagination, and outdoor fun!

We will be having the toddlers help paint rocks for our very own rock garden snake.  We plan to color the garden with their beautiful creations!!  After Summer Reading, they may take their rock home to keep.

We are having the kids help paint rocks to add to our rock garden snake that the littles have started.  Let us showcase your colorful creations during summer and afterwards the kids can pick up their rock and take it home with them.

Let your imagination run wild! Join us for a monster-themed storytime, then create your own paint splat monster using fun splatter techniques. Add eyes, arms, and other silly features to bring your monster to life.

Get ready to get messy at the library! Join us for a fun-filled art program where kids can explore creativity through hands-on, messy art projects.

Enjoy a story and STEM activity. Get ready for a sweet, squishy, hands-on adventure!

Discover the mesmerizing blend of science and creativity with pendulum painting! Participants will explore the physics of motion by creating abstract art using a swinging paint-filled pendulum.

Join us for an engaging Storytime & Art adventure, where children will enjoy captivating stories followed by creative art activities!

Join the Sewing Club for a fun and practical crafting session with Crochet Soap Socks!

In this hands-on STEAM program, children will explore the art and science of cyanotypes—sun-powered prints made using light-sensitive paper.

Join us for Masterpiece Storytime, where we’ll explore the life and work of a famous artist! This week, we’re diving into the world of sculpture. After storytime, stay for a hands-on craft session at 11:30 a.m.

Discover the mesmerizing blend of science and creativity with pendulum painting! Participants will explore the physics of motion by creating abstract art using a swinging paint-filled pendulum.

Get ready to exaggerate, stylize, and bring personality to life in this fun-filled caricature painting program!

Join us for Studio Time, where we’ll create our own art based on the work of a famous artist! This week, we’re diving into the world of sculpting and will be making our own clay art. 

Feeling stressed? Worn out from sharing your coloring books with the kids? Come relax, sip some coffee, and enjoy the simple joy of coloring—no pressure, just fun. All supplies provided, just bring yourself!

Unleash your creativity with exciting DIY Acrylic Paint Pour Tile Coasters! Transform ordinary tiles into stunning, colorful masterpieces that will wow your guests and brighten up your home. Let’s get pouring!

CATALOGUE CREATIONS--Teens will be using magazine strips to concoct a cat silhouette on a canvas .  Come on down and join us.  Sure to be an hour of fun.

We will break/shave old crayons into molds of various shapes. Library staff will melt crayons in molds and place in freezer until solid. Kiddos will then pop out their crayons and use/take them home.

Program for this week the kids will be making a Inertia Zoom Bottle.   This is sure to be an exciting program and super fun.  This will be a STEM Program.

Welcome to Fiber Fanatics, the club designed for multiple crafting disciplines.  No matter the fiber art that you are engaged in, you can come sit and mingle with other craft loving people.  Maybe you will get to try your hand at somethi

Paint string art is a fun and messy way to create beautiful designs using paint and string. But did you know that this activity also teaches us about physics and motion? Ms.

Program for this week the kids will be making a Inertia Zoom Bottle.   This is sure to be an exciting program and super fun.  This will be a STEM Program.

Mix paint and baking soda and dilute with water for a thinner consistency. Guests will then paint paper with a design they choose. When satisfied, they will drip vinegar onto the paper to create a neutralization reaction.

Program for this week the kids will be making a Inertia Zoom Bottle.   This is sure to be an exciting program and super fun.  This will be a STEM Program.

Join us for an immersive exploration of art and nature, and take home a unique, handcrafted crystal geode that reflects your personal style and creativity. Visit the library to start your journey into the sparkling world of geode creation!

If you like to crochet, sew, quilt, do needlework and etc. come down to the library for 2 hours of fun and fellowship.   If you don't know how come on down anyway and they can teach you.  

The public library's adult board games program offers a nostalgic and engaging escape. Participants enjoy an array of strategic and classic games, fostering camaraderie and mental stimulation.

📸 The Art of Photography for Teens 🌟

Let your child's imagination take shape—literally! In this fun and engaging Paper Sculpture Program, kids will learn to cut, fold, curl, and layer paper to create amazing 3D artworks.

Decorate your very own weaving loom, and then learn to weave!

Come have a blast with us outside at The Coal County Library! We’ll be making colorful art and getting a little messy – in the best way possible!

The public library's adult craft program is a haven for creativity. Participants, guided by skilled instructors, delve into diverse projects, fostering a sense of community and artistic expression.

Lets celebrate summer Reading! We will get a clear jar, create nebula clouds, add glow in the dark paint to make this fun craft. Take home your Galaxy jar and use it as decoration afterwards.

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  We have everything you need to color.  We even furnish a picture.  Come and visit while you color.  Sure to be a fun time at the library.

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

In this hands-on STEAM program, children will explore the art and science of cyanotypes—sun-powered prints made using light-sensitive paper.

Join us and create a hands-on project where art and technology collide! In this edition of Art Lab, participants will craft "glowing" masterpieces while learning basic circuit principles.

Let your little ones explore their creativity with our Gem Suncatcher craft! In this fun and engaging activity, children will design their own dazzling suncatchers using colorful, translucent gems.

Unlock your creativity in a dynamic art program where teens can explore various artistic mediums and techniques. Discover new skills, experiment with colors, and bring your unique vision to life while connecting with fellow teen artists.

In this hands-on STEAM program, children will explore the art and science of cyanotypes—sun-powered prints made using light-sensitive paper.

Get ready for an art adventure where you’ll turn yarn into a work of art! In this fun hands-on program, you’ll use glue and yarn to make cool patterns, then color inside the lines to finish your m

Discover the art of marbling and understand how it works while enjoying the experience of creating your very own masterpiece!  

Join us at the library for a colorful afternoon of creativity! Teens will get to color and craft magnetic bookmarks. It's the perfect way to combine reading and crafting.

For ages 12-17. All supplies provided.

Ever wondered how artists make colors pop and glow on dark paper?

Create beautiful, bold, silly, or wacky everlasting flower blossoms in this hands-on felt flower crafting program!

In this hands-on STEAM program, children will explore the art and science of cyanotypes—sun-powered prints made using light-sensitive paper.

Dive into the world of creativity and science with our Pendulum Painting activity! This hands-on experience not only sparks imagination, but also demonstrates physics principles in a fun and interactive way.

Get ready for a bubbling, fizzing, erupting experiment like no other!

In this creative program, teens will have the chance to craft unique pieces using colorful beads, charms, and other embellishments.

Join us for an immersive exploration of art and nature, and take home a unique, handcrafted crystal geode that reflects your personal style and creativity. Visit the library to start your journey into the sparkling world of geode creation!

Shutter Vibes: Color Pop!

A Teen Photography Series

This Melted Crayon Butterflies Craft is a vibrant and fun art activity that uses melted crayon shavings to create stunning, colorful butterfly wings. This project combines creativity, science, and fine motor skills.

Let your imagination run wild! Join us to create your own paint splat monster using fun splatter techniques. Add eyes, arms, and other silly features to bring your monster to life. A little messy, a lot of fun!

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

This week at Teen Craft Circle, we’ll be creating stunning alcohol ink coasters! Unleash your creativity with vibrant inks to design one-of-a-kind coasters that will add a pop of color to your space or make the perfect gift.

This week, we’re diving into the world of art with Pablo Picasso Portraits! Get inspired by Picasso’s unique style and create your own abstract portrait, using bold colors and shapes to bring your masterpiece to life!

Unlock your creative spirit and embrace a judgment-free zone with our Bad Art Night program.  Participants will strive to craft the most terrible artworks possible using the materials we provide.