Cardboard Dinosaurs Challenge (July 2019) Gallery
Teens created a free-standing dinosaur out of cardboard and other materials. Templates were provided or they could create their own. Enjoy the photos!
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Teen Tuesdays: Henna Art (June and July 2019) Gallery
Our popular henna event/artist is back! Rebecca Huston from Heathen Ink Tattoo returned to decorate area teens with temporary, henna tattoos. Participants also learned how to use the henna applicators to create their own designs. Photos are from two sessions, one in June and one in July.
Project Tween: Cave Paintings (July 2019) Gallery
Tweens recreated a cave painting using acrylic paint and oil pastels. Enjoy the artistic photos! For more details, dates and times for upcoming Project Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Project Tween: Craft Wars Garden Ornaments (June 2019) Gallery
Tweens created garden ornaments on their own or as part of a team. We provided the materials and they did the designs. Check out all the cool garden ornament photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library. For more details, dates and times for Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The … Read more
Teen Tuesday: Dino Escape (June 2019) Gallery
Working together in small groups, teens solved puzzles and followed clues to solve this dinosaur mystery. Photos of the room set up below:
Featured Artist June 2019
John S. is our Featured Artist this month!
Project Tween: Unicorn Party (April 2019) Gallery
Tweens joined us in making some magical creations at our unicorn party. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library. For more details, dates and times for Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Teen Crafternoon: Mini Piñatas (May 2019) Gallery
Teens made wee piñatas from cardboard and tissue paper – very creative, and definitely too cute to smash!
Project Tween: Mixed Media Feathered Friends (March 2019) Gallery
Tweens joined created their own feathered friends using paint, paper and their imaginations. Enjoy the photos! Project Tween is a monthly program geared for youth between 10-14 years old at the Huntley Area Public Library. For more details, dates and times for Tween programs, please check the Huntley Area Public Library’s official website, the print or online copy of the library’s newsletter The Whole Story.
Teen Crafternoon: Soap-Making (March 2019) Gallery
Teens made melt-and-pour soap, mixing different soap bases, colorings, scents, and herbs to create their own unique, fragrant soaps.