How are you celebrating National Creativity Day?
National Creativity Day is celebrated annually on May 30. Founded in 2018 by Hal Croasmun and ScreenwritingU, opens a new window, this day encourages all of us to embrace imagination and channel our inner artists. Whether you're a writer, musician, painter, photographer or crafter, remember to take some extra time to celebrate your creative passions this week! Plus, every day is a great day to learn a new skill or pick up a new, fun hobby.
At the library, we're always finding ways to foster creativity in people of all ages. While you're in between books during Summer Reading Detectives, opens a new window this June and July, be sure to check out these upcoming events and explore more online, opens a new window.
- Teens Create – Upcoming Dates: June 2, June 9, June 19, opens a new window – Come make a fun craft at the Erlanger Branch. Meets weekly all summer long. Supplies provided.
- Cardboard Engineering – Upcoming Dates: June 3, July 1, August 5, opens a new window – Join us at the Latonia Branch to build, design and imagine. Hands-on program for tweens (ages 9-12) to explore their creativity with cardboard as the main material.
- Young Writers Society – Upcoming Dates: June 8, July 13, August 10, opens a new window – Meets at the Covington Branch once a month. A social network for teens to share their creative works and learn new writing techniques. All skill levels are welcome and refreshments are provided.
- Crochet Circle – Upcoming Dates: June 12, June 19, June 26, opens a new window – Drop in at the Erlanger Branch with your current crochet (knitting, embroidery, fiber arts, etc.) project for some group crafting time. Coffee and snacks provided. Intended for independent crafters of any age. If you would like to learn how to crochet, consider attending Kids' Crochet Club on June 18, opens a new window.
- Art Club – Upcoming Dates: June 3, June 10, June 17, opens a new window – Explore a new art project every week at the Independence Branch including collages, sculptures, button making, oil pastels and more.
We can't wait to see what you create at the library this summer and beyond. ☀️
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