Teen Tuesday: Creatures from the Deep (June 2018) Gallery
Teens made anglerfish from paper lanterns and LED lights. They were all wildly unique. It’s O-FISH-ALLY Summer!
YA Program
Project Tween: Jellyfish (June 2018) Gallery
This month, Tweens painted a jellyfish step-by-step. They created an underwater masterpiece using acrylic paint on canvas to take home and display. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Project Tween: Mason Jars (May 2018) Gallery
Tweens painted mason jars and added paper flowers or designs to make a unique craft. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Project Tween: Sharpie Art Workshop (April 2018) Gallery
Tweens used Sharpies to create pictures, unique mugs, buttons and more. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Animal Ears (March 2018) Gallery
Teens met up at the library to make animal ears (for costumes, cosplay, and everyday wear) out of duct tape or fleece. We attached them to barrettes, headbands, bobby pins, and hair bands to affix them to our heads! Some sewing happened, but the hot glue guns were very popular. Check out what we made!
Spring Violets (April 2018) Gallery
Christine Thornton returned to the library to teach another fantastic watercolor class for teens and adults – this time they painted spring violets. See some of their creations below:
Project Tween: Paper Mosaics (March 2018) Gallery
Tweens explored their artistic side by cutting colorful paper, then turning it into a unique paper mosaic. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library.
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Escape the Maze (February 2018) Gallery
Teens had to escape from the maze in a “Maze Runner”-themed escape room. See photos below for the room/maze prior to their triumphant escape!
Watercolor Birch Trees (September 2017) Gallery
Artist, Christine Thornton, returned to the library to teach a watercolor painting class on birch trees. Participants (adults and teens) created lovely, forest settings.