Learn something new in Batavia. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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Draw whatever you want, or work with all types of crafting materials to make something unique! Bring your own projects, or start one here. Guidance will be provided, along with quality art and crafting supplies. Feel free to bring other hobbies to work on, as well. See you there! For teens and...
Grades K - 2. Join Miss Barbara for open-ended creation sessions using a variety of arts and crafts materials. Limit 12. ** Please note. There will be NO Art Adventure on March 6, March 13, or April 24.
Do you knit, crochet, sew or do other fiber arts?Then join us for Stitch 'n Sip!Bring your knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects to work on in the company of others while enjoying a cup of tea. Please note that this is an informal meetup where crafting materials and formal instruction are not...
Discover how Henry Clay Frick assembled his art collection with art historian Jay Schuck. Learn how his New York City mansion became a museum and explore collection highlights to gain a deeper understanding of its artwork.
This is an in-person program for adult EAL learners. EAL Book Club occurs on the following Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26 Registration required. Not registered? Sign-up as a Literacy Services learner .
Painting miniatures is a relaxing and creative experience at Twenty Sided™. *Please note that our Gallery event space is accessible by a flight of stairs. Mini Painting w/ Lauren Bilanko MON @ 7p-10p Beginners Welcome! A ready-to-paint miniature, paints, and brushes will be provided. You may...
Draw and paint a colorful version of the iconic Eiffel Tower with Art Teacher Amy.
We invite you to join Librarian Sara for a casual discussion with other book lovers, sharing your thoughts and opinions on the book titled Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall. Need a copy of the book? Pick one up at the Circulation Desk
Learn about military officer, Paul Revere, and his role during the American Revolution! We'll create out own lanterns using recycled milk cartons. This program is for those in grades K-5. Please register using your John C Hart Memorial Library card. If you do not have a card from this library, you..
Poetry as Voice is a six-week collection of interactive workshops and presentations that introduce participants to poetry as both an art form and a tool for self-expression, healing, and community dialogue. These programs are designed to engage community members of all ages through creative...
Everyone welcome - no need to sign up! 6:00 - 6:30 pm - Arrival Time 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Quiet Reading Hour 7:30 - departure - Quiet discussion, more reading or head for home. Join us on Facebook for details about upcoming meetups. Regina - YQR - Silent Book Club | Facebook
Join us to create this popular BOOKTOK craft where you decorate a book cover with flat-backed rhinestones. Please bring a favorite book to decorate. Some books will be available if you do not have one of your own.
Grades 5-12. Rescheduled from December 27, 2025. Create a unique painting, on a mini canvas, in the likeness of the popular Labubu characters.
In celebration of Revolutionary Westchester 250. We will be decoupaging colonial patterns onto wooden bookmarks Registration is required.
Grades 1st-5th Celebrate Earth Day with the Art Nanny and design your very own illuminating globe. *Pre-registration required.
Kssááhkom Áássksinima’tstohki—a Blackfoot word meaning “the land is our teacher”—is an exhibition that honors the deep relationship between the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot people) and the places that shape identity, memory, and story. Through...
The Doorman by Chris Pavone Genre: Suspense Are you interested in reading something you wouldn't normally read? So are we! Join us for the Not My Genre Book Discussion, where we'll explore different genres together. Books will be available at the Reference Desk. Contact the Reference Desk by phone..
The History Book Club meets every other Thursday at 10:00 am. Contact the Reference Desk for date and book/topic selections. All are welcome!
For those in grades 6-8. Please register using your library card. Do you love reading and talking about books? Then join our bookclub! We'll be diving into a variety of genres and participating in great discussions. We meet every month, alternating between the third Wednesday of the month or the...
Ages 6 to 12. Paint a clay pot with your own creative designs. Get ready for spring by planting your favourite flowers in it.
Do you love anime and manga? Want to learn how to bring your favorite characters and stories to life with your own artwork? Join us at the library for this art class designed just for teens!
The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff 2022 Thomas Jefferson asserted that if there was any leader of the Revolution, “Samuel Adams was the man.” With high-minded ideals and bare-knuckle tactics, Adams led what could be called the greatest campaign of civil resistance in American history...
Tuesday January 6 - Painting with Dustin Ritter Tuesday January 13 - Painting with Dustin Ritter Tuesday January 20 - Artist Trading Cards with Sarah Pitman Tuesday January 27 - New Year Altars with Sarah Pitman Tuesday February 3 - Painting with Dustin Ritter Tuesday February 10 - Painting with...
Grades K-4. Children will learn a bit about a Pokémon artist who creates trading card art out of clay and then create clay figures of the Pokémon, Tangela. Students will then get to photograph these figures in a lightbox and write their name as the illustrator. The children will get to take their...
The Borrowers by Mary Norton Miniature people who live in an old country house by borrowing things from the humans are forced to emigrate from their home under the clock. Borrow a copy today!
In this acrylic art workshop, we’ll paint graceful floral branches on ceramic tiles. Learn simple brush techniques and color blending while creating a beautiful finished piece to take home. All materials are provided, including a ceramic tile, acrylic paints, brushes, and an adhesive cork backing...
We'll read from the script, do a fun and informal table read, and sing songs from the show together. No stage experience necessary—just enthusiasm and love for the show! Scripts and lyrics will be provided. Costumes and dramatic flair are optional (but encouraged!). Registration required. 6...
On the second and fourth Friday of the month we will roll out the lots of craft supplies to make anything from diamond painting, jewelry, and upcycled crafts. Drop in by yourself and relax or bring a friend and hang out. This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Please note this program.
Grades 3 – 6. Create a custom bookmark that is perfect for Springtime! Limit 10.
Join us as we read Stories from the Bug Garden written by Lisa Moser and illustrated by Gwen Millward. We'll learn about bugs and use recyclables to create sustainable bug hotels! This program is for those in grades K-3. Please register online. Please register with your John C. Hart Memorial...
This is an in-person program. Registration is not required. Going to Beautiful by Anthony Bidulka "International chef Jake Hardy has it all. Celebrity, thriving career, plenty of friends, a happy family and faithful dog. Until one day when a tragic accident tears it all apart. Struggling to...
This is an in-person program. Teens and adults are welcome . No prior experience with clay is required. Spaces are limited, so registration is required. This hands-on, beginner-friendly program encourages creativity and exploration through working with air-dry clay. Participants will learn simple...
Ages 6 – 24 months with adult. Join Miss Barbara for some super fun finger painting. Dress for a mess! Please register separately for each session. Limit 8 per session.
Where Are the Children by Mary Higgins Clark The #1 New York Times bestselling author and Queen of Suspense launched her career with this classic thriller following a woman whose past holds a terrible secret. Nancy Harmon long ago fled the heartbreak of her first marriage, the macabre deaths of..
To meet and have different artists demonstrate their work each month.
** New location** Book Clubs are popping up nationally, and APL has started our own chapter! Bring a book to Albany Center Gallery, settle in, immerse yourself in art, and enjoy the peace of reading with fellow book lovers. No assigned readings or pressured discussion. Arrive in the first half...
Join us every Friday morning for stories, songs, and more!
Have fun hand-sewing your own plushie while learning a practical skill with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club!
Ages 3 Years-5th Grade We encourage individual creativity! *Patrons choosing In-Person Crafts: *Pre-registration Required. Class size is limited. Things may get messy, so please dress accordingly.
Special Event — Parks Department Location: LaTourette Park & Golf Course: Model Airplane Field
City Winery Hudson Valley is proud to partner with Grove 11 Candle Company to present Wicks & Wine—an immersive evening where fragrance, flavor, and storytelling come together! This curated...
Bee creative and create this honeycomb shadow box craft.
Special Event — Parks Department Location: Ferry Point Park: Ferry Point Park
Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your Story Times To Go craft from the Central Library and follow along with the Youtube video. For April, we will be reading Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn Harris. Kits available while supplies last! Recommended for...
Join Ms. Rebecca in desTEENation to paint a birdhouse for Spring!
This is an in-person program and registration is required. Registration opens on March 10 at 12:00 pm. The program will be offered three times over two days at George Bothwell: April 15: 1:30–3:30 pm OR 6:00–8:00 pm April 16: 6:00–8:00 pm Instructions will be repeated in each...
Using simple outlines, add paint and glitter to make a fun and unique artwork.
Join Kathy Solomon from the East End Center for Handwriting for two lively, feel-good 90-minute sessions filled with loops, swirls, and curlicues—designed to keep those fine-motor neurons firing! Did you know that writing by hand is a powerful way to keep your brain active and engaged as you get...
[Ages 0-6 and their Caregivers] Come to Bach for a fun and educational storytime full of silliness, singing and movement. Then, stay to play!