Crafts Around the World

What's a didgeridoo?  Ever heard of Kente cloth?  What about matryoshka dolls?  Visit Children's Services on Thursday, July 21 to learn about AND make these crafts -- and more.  We'll have all the supplies you need, just come and craft away!  We'll have programs from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Crafts Around the World is part of One World, Many Stories -- this year's Summer Reading Program for children.  There's still time to participate!  Pick up a time sheet at any library location, or print out your own.

More Fun All Week!

This stand up snowperson was made by a child during last week's table top craft event. There will be a new craft every day this week, stop by to create something awesome!

Don't forget, all locations of the ACPL will be closed this Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st. The main library will reopen on Sunday, January 2nd at 12pm.

Winter Break Crafts

Stop by the main library today through Thursday to make a wonderful winter craft.

Today - Glittery Snowflakes
Monday - Colorful Penguins
Tuesday - Handprint Reindeer
Wednesday - Cotton Tipped Snowflakes
Thursday - Delightful Dragons

See you at the library!

Tie Dye TODAY 1:00 - 2:30 on the plaza

Bring a white t-shirt and your creativity
we provide the dye and the clean up!
This is fun-filled, family friendly event!
Please join us today at 1:00!

TIE DYE ON THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY PLAZA

Please join us on the Library Plaza
downtown at 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Saturday, August 28th
Bring your white t-shirt and creativity~
we will provide the dye!
This event is for all ages!

Second Annual Tie Dye SATURDAY!!

Please join us on the Library Plaza
downtown at 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Saturday, August 28th
Bring your white t-shirt and creativity~
we will provide the dye!
This event is for all ages!

Tie Dye on the Plaza CANCELLED!

Second Annual Tie Dye on the Plaza
is cancelled due to the weather!

We will host this awesome family event

Saturday, August 28

1 - 2:30 pm

Suddenly Stories and MORE!

Today is THE day to be downtown!

9am - 1pm - Visit the library at Barr Street Market to make a pasta necklace
10am -4pm - Used book sale in the Program Room of Children's Services
11am - The Fort Wayne Dance Collective will perform Books Alive! in the library theater
2pm - Suddenly Stories: School Days in Children's Services

Barr Street Market

Every Saturday through September 25th, join us at Barr Street Market (at the corner of Wayne & Barr Streets) for a special craft activity between 9am and 1pm.

This week you can make a shady sun visor. There will be a new craft each week, so be sure to visit often.

Other events at the library this weekend:
Jim Gill in concert - Friday @ 2pm & 7pm, Saturday @ 11am & 1pm
Used Book Sale - Friday & Saturday 10am to 4pm
Kids' chess tournament registration is still open; click here for more information

Visit us at Barr Street Market Today

If you visit the Barr Street Market today, please make sure to stop by the Allen County Public Library's booth. We are there every week and always have a new and exciting craft for the kids to do ~ and like everything at the library, it is always free!!
The Barr Street Market is a lovely downtown event that happens every summer! There are food and non-food vendors and wonderful acoustic entertainment.
We hope to see you there!

ThE BUtTeRflY PRoJEcT

For the past several weeks, the Children's Services department has invited our young patrons to participate in the Holocaust Museum Houston's Butterfly Project. We provided butterfly templates and markers and the children did the rest!
In an effort to remember the 1,500,000 children who perished in the Holocaust, the Holocaust Museum Houston is collecting 1.5 million handmade butterflies.
The butterflies will eventually comprise a breath-taking exhibition, currently scheduled for Spring 2013, for all to remember. The Museum has already collected an estimated 400,000 butterflies and we will be adding 374 more!
We are readying ours for shipment to the museum in Houston to be a part of this awesome exhibit.

Sea Shell CRAFTS @ the Library

MAKE A SPLASH with lots of beautiful seashells as we bring the seashore to you. Join us for seashell crafts, activities and books TODAY, Thursday, June 24 at 2 p.m. in Children"s Services. Make a Splash - READ!

New Magazine in Children's Services!

Kiki is an award-winning magazine and creativity journal for girls ages 8 and older. Kiki helps each reader develop her personal style and gain self-confidence. Kiki features (7) departments in every issue: Art Bin, Biz Buzz, From the Studio, Kiki Care, Kiki Fun, World Beat, and Your Style.
	√ Quarterly √ No advertising √ 80 pages per issue

March is National Craft Month!

Celebrate National Craft Month by learning a new craft technique or re-visiting an old favorite! For inspiration, check out one of the many craft books we have for you here at the Library, or check out these websites:

First Palette

The Activity Cupboard

Hands-On Crafts for Kids

I'm Bored...

January and February can seem to drag on, especially for children stuck in the house!
We can help!
Visit your library and check out one of the MANY craft books we have in our collection!
Paper airplanes, knitting, beading, drawing, recyclables, papier mache, salt dough...
We have it all!
Ask a librarian to help you find a book that suits your interests.

America Recycles Day

Children's Services celebrated America Recycles Day on November 14th at Science Central. Our booth featured a recycled book game and examples of fun stuff to make from old books and magazines, including this tree made from an old worn out book. Look for some more ideas for recycled arts and crafts on our booklist.

The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions

Would you like to mix up your own invisible ink? What about finger paint? Do you know how to make your own stickers? Check out the Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions, and you'll have the instructions you need to whip up your own paints, doughs, glues, and more!

Embroidery for the Beginner

Inside Embroidery for Little Miss Crafty are easy-to-use templates for each design and step-by-step instructions that make every project fun and simple. From do-it-yourself wardrobe makeovers and handmade gifts to framed masterpieces, you'll learn tons of creative ways to personalize your world with embroidery. Stitching has never been easier!

Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Join us this Saturday September 5th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Arrive in your dress ups and get ready for a tea party in honor of our favorite fancy book character "Fancy Nancy".

Enjoy some very fancy stories, crafts and treats with your fancy friends at the library.



Check out these photos from the 2008 Fancy Nancy Party

Barr Street Market & Taste of Fort Wayne: Fruit and Veggie Prints

Barr Street Farmer's Market is open today from 8am to 4pm. Note the extended hours - stop by during Taste of Fort Wayne. The market is located at the corner of Barr Street & Wayne Street in downtown Fort Wayne. The market runs through Saturday, September 12th.

Visit the ACPL Children's Services booth to create a fruit & veggie print card. See you there!