Derby Neck Library to host Makerspace fun, show movie Wednesday

DERBY - Come check out our Makerspace in the Children’s Room at Derby Neck Library! 

Every Wednesday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Miss Sarah will be on hand to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. We have a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime – you name it, we can make it happen!

*On the third Wednesday of the month, we show a movie in the Makerspace and make a related project. This month, design your own monster while we watch the animated classic, "Monster's, Inc."

Please note that the Makerspace is flooded with small parts, so we do not recommend it for very young children. 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking here:

https://derbynecklibrary.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e136f428fc8f5cd821569090e&id=4e864c7b19

Derby Neck Library offers Makerspace fun on Wednesdays

DERBY - Come check out Derby Neck Library's brand new Makerspace between 3 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the Children’s Room.

Every Wednesday Miss Krissy and Miss Sarah will be on hand from 3-6 p.m. to assist you with any project you’d like to complete. 

We have a LEGO wall, a 3D printer, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art, ingredients for slime–you name it, we can make it happen!

Please note that the Makerspace is flooded with small parts, so we do not recommend it for very young children. 

No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking here. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Library slates origami heart-making class for children

 

Derby Neck Library to host origami craft fun for teens

DERBY - Check out this week's #TeenCraft! 

We [at Derby Neck Library] still have some supply packs available, so call now 203-734-1492 to reserve yours! 

Hope to see you this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Shelton Library System offers Origami Afternoons via Zoom

SHELTON - Kids of all ages can join Miss Jessica [at Huntington Branch Library] at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and learn how to fold different things out using the Japanese art of origami!

Each week we will try to make 1-3 different origami crafts, depending on time.

To participate, you should be prepared with origami paper (Miss Jessica is using 6x6 inch paper) OR you can make your own origami paper at home using printer paper that has been cut into a SQUARE.

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Derby Public Library slates online origami seed pot program Saturday

Photo shared from Facebook post

   

DERBY - Celebrate Earth Day by making a newspaper origami seed pot! 

This online event hosted by Derby Public Library will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday.

In less than an hour, all ages can learn to make biodegradable seedling pots that you can plant right in the ground once your seeds are ready. 

The pots are perfect for tomatoes and other fragile plants. 

Instructor Dawn Zillich leads this virtual program that will be held via Zoom.

Registration required here https://bit.ly/38HiZti for the program and to receive craft packet for vestibule pickup today (Thursday) and Friday.

No experience necessary. Maximum 15 attendees. 

The program is best suited for Grades 5 and older.
Materials:
One double spread sheet of newspaper (Broadsheets like the Hartford Courant, not tabloid size)

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library hosts weekly Teen Craft program

DERBY - Check out this week's #TeenCraft at Derby Neck Library!

We have supply packs available now, so call now 203-734-1492 to reserve yours. 

Hope to see you this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.! 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host online origami seed pot program

Photo from Facebook post

DERBY - Celebrate Earth Day by making a newspaper origami seed pot! 

This online event hosted by Derby Public Library is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 10.

In less than an hour, all ages can learn to make biodegradable seedling pots that you can plant right in the ground once your seeds are ready. 

Perfect for tomatoes and other fragile plants. Instructor Dawn Zillich leads this virtual program that will be held via Zoom.

Registration required here https://bit.ly/38HiZti for the program and to receive craft packet for vestibule pickup on April 8 and 9. 

No experience necessary. Maximum 15 attendees. Best suited for grades 5 and older.
Materials:
One double spread sheet of newspaper (Broadsheets like the Hartford Courant not tabloid size)

This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library to host origami class Tuesday via Zoom

Origami Afternoons via Zoom

3:30 p.m. Tuesday

SHELTON - Kids of all ages can join Miss Jessica and learn how to fold different things using the Japanese art of origami!

Each week we will try to make 1-3 different origami crafts, depending on time.

To participate, you should be prepared with origami paper (Miss Jessica is using 6x6 inch paper) OR you can make your own origami paper at home using printer paper that has been cut into a SQUARE.

Participants must register with an email address to receive a Zoom link and password.

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/events.cfm?siteid=2661

Huntington Branch Library to host Origami Afternoon today via Zoom

SHELTON - Kids of all ages can join Miss Jessica and learn how to fold different things out using the Japanese art of origami!

Each week we will try to make 1-3 different origami crafts, depending on time.

To participate, you should be prepared with origami paper (Miss Jessica is using 6x6 inch paper) OR you can make your own origami paper at home using printer paper that has been cut into a SQUARE.

Participants must register with an email address to receive a Zoom link and password. http://engagedpatrons.org/events.cfm?siteid=2661

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library to host Origami Afternoon Tuesday via Zoom

SHELTON - Kids of all ages can join Miss Jessica at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and learn how to fold different things out using the Japanese art of origami!

Each week we will try to make 1-3 different origami crafts, depending on time.

To participate, you should be prepared with origami paper (Miss Jessica is using 6x6 inch paper) OR you can make your own origami paper at home using printer paper that has been cut into a SQUARE.

Participants must register with an email address to receive a Zoom link and password.

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Origami Craft Bag for kids available for pickup at Beacon Falls Public Library

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../origami-craft-bag-tickets...

The Library is located at 10 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.
 

Shelton Library System offers Origami Afternoons via Zoom

SHELTON - Kids of all ages can join Miss Jessica at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and learn how to fold different things out using the Japanese art of origami!

Each week we will try to make 1-3 different origami crafts, depending on time.

To participate, you should be prepared with origami paper (Miss Jessica is using 6x6 inch paper) OR you can make your own origami paper at home using printer paper that has been cut into a SQUARE.

Participants must register with an email address to receive a Zoom link and password: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...

This is shared from Shelton Library's System Facebook page.

Kids can learn origami at Seymour Public Library class

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library will hold an Origami Craft class for children at 3:45 p.m. April 12.
The class is for ages 10 and up.

Registration is requested.
For more information, call 203-888-3903.
The Library is at 46 Church St.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host YA Origami class

SEYMOUR - An origami class for ages 10 and up will be held 2-3:15 p.m. July 27 at Seymour Public Library. 
Participants will make fabulous creations simply by folding paper! 
Limited space is available. 
Please call 203-888-3903 or stop in to register.
The Library is at 46 Church St.


*Info shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Newsletter: O'Brien students create cranes for cancer patients, Derby Day

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features Emmett O'Brien Tech students creating paper cranes, Derby Day photos, more.

Thanks for reading!

Patti