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MakerFest!
Join us for creative fun for all ages!

WHEN: Saturday, August 13th 10am - 1pm

WHERE: Trenton Branch

MakerFest celebrates all things Maker! With over 10 Maker activities there is something for everyone! Take part in Needle Felting, T-Shirt Design, Bird Cam, Button Making, Retro Arcade and more! Don't miss this creative event!

Get ready for our Plant Swap!

Do you have house plants you'd love to share and adopt?

Start propagating your plants now to get ready for our September 10th House Plant Swap!

Kids Programs

Preschool Storytime

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Wednesdays from 10-10:45 for stories, rhymes and music, followed by an activity.

Recommended for ages

2 to 5 years.

Babytime

Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Fridays from 10-10:30 for tickles, bounces, shakers and board books.

Recommended for ages

birth to 2 years.

Kinder Art

This program is for youngsters to explore their messy side through various types of process art. Mondays from 10am - 11am. Dress for a mess!. There will be no program on August 29th. Recommended for ages 2-6 years

Drop-In Activities
Drop in for a fun new activity each week. The program will be held at Frankford on Wednesdays from 2-3:30pm and in Trenton on Thursdays from 2-4pm.

These programs are recommended for ages 7-13.

August 3 and 4 - Perler Beads

August 10 and 11 - Cardboard Creations

August 17 and 18 - DIY Butter

August 24 and 25 - Create with Clay

Art & STEM

This program involves more in depth art and STEM activities. The same program is run twice in a day. Tuesdays from 11am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 3:30pm at the Trenton Branch Registration required. Click on a date to register:

August 2 - Candy Sushi at 11am (registration open)

August 2 - Candy Sushi at 2pm

August 9 - Faux Tie Dye at 11am (registration opens July 26)

August 9 - Faux Tie Dye at 2pm

Aug 16 - Glitter Slime at 11am (registration opens August 2)

Aug 16 - Glitter Slime at 2pm

Aug 23 - Sand Art at 11am (registration opens August 9)

Aug 23 - Sand Art at 2pm

Teen Programs

Teen Book Club
Pick up a free book that's yours to keep! Read it and join us for a discussion on August 17th at 2pm. Books are available to pick up at either location.

Cook n' Craft!

Join the fun and learn how to cook simple recipes using a mug and a microwave! Each week will also have a crafting activity. Registration required. For ages 13-18.

Click here for more info!

August 8th - Chow Mein and Watercolours (registration opens July 25th)

August 15th - Snickerdoodles and Tote Bags (registration opens August 1st)

August 22nd - Cheddar Biscuit & Rock Painting (registration opens August 8th)

Adult Programs

Top 10 Ways to Get your House Organized!

Join us together with Mary Ann from Find Your Gold Home Organizing, and learn how you can better organize your house (and your family!).

August 17th at 5:30pm (Trenton Branch)

Make a Dog Tag Wind Chime
Join us for a fun program turning dog tags into a pretty wind chime!

Monday, August 15th at 5:30pm (Trenton Branch) Sign up here!

Zentangle

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called "Tangles". Join us for a fun class run by Certified Zentangle Teacher, Marita! Drop in monthly on the second Friday on the month.

August 12th 10am - 12noon (Trenton Branch)

Create a laser-cut

Cake Topper!

Design your own Cake Topper that will be cut with our Glowforge. We'll notify you when your personalised design has been cut and is ready to be picked up!

Aug 3rd at 5:30pm Trenton Branch

OR Aug 4th at 11am Trenton Branch

Choose one date to register.

Register at link below.

Aug 3: Sign up here!

Aug 4: Sign up here!

Print a 3D Name

Keychain

Design your own personalised keychain with our Ultimaker 3D Printer! We'll notify you when your keychain has been printed and is ready to be picked up!

Aug 10th at 5:30pm Trenton Branch

OR Aug 11th at 11am Trenton Brancha

Choose one date to register.

Register at link below.

Aug 10: Sign up here!

Aug 11: Sign up here!