Give your old furniture new life with Chalk Paint. Items needed: An item to paint Chalk paint Chalk paint wax color and clear Paint brushes Steel wool or sand paper Masking tape Waxing brush Polishing cloths Directions: 1. Select an item to paint. It should be structurally sound and clean. Tape off any glass that… read more >>
Intrigued by the hot new creative trend of Bullet Journaling? Learn how to create a personalized and organized “Bullet Journal.” Part planner, part diary, you can make it as simple or as elaborate as you like. Dot grid notebooks and some simple supplies are available as this month’s Adult Take & Make kit. (While supplies… read more >>
The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County would like to encourage Mahoning Valley residents of all ages and backgrounds to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic through writing, drawings, photographs, or other methods of expression. Our library has a great Local History collection and we would like to create a journal of written or… read more >>
Our Adult Take & Make Craft for December is a Poinsettia Window Cling. Pick up your kit at any library branch or through curbside! (While supplies last.) Materials paper pattern sheet protector glue based paint: green, red, black and yellow paint brush Instructions 1. Insert the paper pattern into the sheet protector. Using the black… read more >>
Quarantine and isolation got you down? Are you finding it difficult to relax or calm your nerves in these trying times? Are you looking for a little pocket of space you can control and relax in? Learn how to make your very own tabletop Zen garden with affordable materials that will give you a mini–oasis… read more >>
This November 14th marks the start of Diwali! Diwali is a 5-day Indian holiday known as the Festival of Lights. The word comes from Sanskrit dīpāwali meaning “row of lights.” This celebration is significant for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists. Each religion has different teachings surrounding the holiday, but for all it is a time to celebrate the light of… read more >>
Our Adult Take & Make Craft for November is a Pointallism Painting. Pick your kit up at any library branch or through curbside! (While supplies last.) In this art method, you will NOT be mixing your paint. Instead, you will be filling your canvas with dots. You will be placing different sized dots closely together… read more >>
There is an art form that has been trending for a while, especially around the web. It is called Mixed Media Collage, and it is usually very colorful and creative. The good news is that you can easily get into this form of art, and it is a fun project for the entire family. The real beauty lies in… read more >>
This shirt is easy to make, and everyone notices when you wear it. Try the technique with different dark colored shirts and you can have a whole wardrobe that is out of this world! Here is what you will need: T-Shirt, black works best Bleach Water Spray bottle Large plastic bag Plastic gloves Stiff… read more >>
Our Adult Take & Make Craft for October is a Halloween Greeting Card. Pick your kit up at any library branch or through curbside! (While supplies last.) Materials 2 Cardstock Pieces 1 Glue Stick 6 Foam Poppers 4 Wiggly Eyes 2 Small Circles 2 Large Circles 3 Spider Silhouettes 1 Envelope Instructions 1. Glue one… read more >>