We’re lighting up the night at the library! Use our fluorescent paint under the blacklights to make your own glow painting while sipping on some soda and juice!
Space is limited and registration is required. Anyone 13-19 is welcome to register. Please call 812-954-4151 to register. This is a FREE program and all supplies will be provided.
We will be painting a the Dillsboro Public Library on Thursday, October 5th at 6 pm. We can’t wait to see what groovy creations you make!
Get crafty with Miss Emily after school at the Dillsboro Public Library for our September Crafternoon project! On September 26th after school (3:30 pm), meet up with friends or come by yourself to create your very own Scribble-Bot! What is a Scribble-Bot you ask? It’s a robot you can build yourself that creates its very own picture! Learn how to build one with Emily and take it home with you for endless creation!
Got any questions? Give us a call at 812-954-4151 or visit the library today to speak with a librarian. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Give yourself the freedom to gnome! Join us in diamond painting a gnome keychain to put on your keys for a little bit of luck and a whole lot of sparkle as you explore the world. Each location has 12 gnomes waiting to be decorated, so we do require registration for this event. If the spaces fill up, our gnomes will pull random names for participation and call everyone 2 weeks before the program.
There’s gnome place like the Dillsboro Public Library on Wednesday September 13th at 4 pm or the Local History Library @ The Depot on Thursday, September 14th at 6 pm. We can’t wait to see your crafty creation!
This month, Crafty Creations, our adult crafting program, will be making a FREE beautiful mosaic coaster for your home!
Get crafty this month making a mosaic tile coaster perfect for that cold summer beverage. Crafty Creations will be meeting at the Dillsboro Public Library on July 6th at 4 pm and at the Local History Library @ The Depot on July 11th at 6 pm. All supplies will be provided; please wear clothes ready for crafting. Registration for the attendance lottery is required and attendees will be notified 2 weeks before the event. This program is only open to individuals aged 18 or older. Speak to a librarian to register today!
Tweens, come to storytime with your younger siblings! During storytime on Tuesday and Wednesday for summer reading we will have activities for our tween patrons, ages 6-12. After storytime, we will continue with the scheduled summer reading program event. These will be at both libraries: Dillsboro and Aurora.
The activities are:
All materials will be provided. We can’t wait to see you and the whole family there!
Create a stunning photo frame with just paper, glue, and your crafty hands at this crafting program!
Paper quilling, also called paper filigree, is a papercraft that has been popular since the 15th century. This paper art has experienced a resurgence in popularity during the last couple of years.
You can find paper quilling incorporated into scrapbooking, cardmaking, monograms, paper flowers, jewelry and even into pieces of wall art. It is incredible how you can make complicated shapes and patterns from simple paper strips and glue!
This program will take place at the Aurora Public Library on April 25th @ 6 pm and at the Dillsboro Public Library on April 20th @ 4 pm. All attendees must be 18 years or older. Registration is required. Spots are very limited, so reserve your spot today! You can speak to any librarian at the Aurora or Dillsboro Public Library or you can call 812-926-0646.
We hope to see you there!
Beginning on Thursday April 1st, we will have a brand new Take It, Make It Activity available at both branches! Take It, Make It activities are projects that can be done at home with materials you can pick up at the library! You can also request curbside pick up. Just call 812-926-0646 (Aurora) or 812-954-4151 (Dillsboro) and let us know how many of the activities you need for your family!
Stop by the Aurora or Dillsboro Library anytime in April to pick up these fun flipbooks! The pictures in the flipbooks are all drawn by artist, Steve Harpster! You can find more of his work on his Facebook or Instagram. Color in the pictures and have fun creating different, silly faces by flipping the pages!
If you want your flipbook to be featured on our social media, send a picture to Ms. Stephanie at stephanie@eapld.org. Please be sure to include if we have permission to share your picture and name on our Facebook and Instagram. Pictures must be submitted by April 23, 2021.
Beginning on Monday, November 2, we will have a Thanksgiving Take It, Make It Activity available at both branches! Take It, Make It activities are projects that can be done at home with materials you can pick up at the library! You can also request curbside pick up. Just call 812-926-0646 (Aurora) or 812-954-4151 (Dillsboro) and let us know how many of the activities you need for your family!
Stop by the Aurora or Dillsboro Library November 2nd through the 25th to pick up the supplies to make this tremendous turkey! All the paper pieces and the googly eyes will be provided in your packet, but you will need glue to put it all together.
If you want your turkey to be featured on our social media, send a picture to Ms. Stephanie at stephanie@eapld.org. Please be sure to include if we have permission to share your picture and name on our Facebook page. Pictures must be submitted by November 30, 2020.
