Craft Hour: Ice Cube Painting (Grades K–5)

Cool off and get creative at Craft Hour with Ice Cube Painting! We’ll be using frozen “chalk” made from ice and washable paint to create colorful, melty masterpieces on paper. 🧊🌈 It’s a fun and sensory-friendly way to explore art, color mixing, and creativity—perfect for ...more

Pre-K Story Time: Parachutes

Note: We will go outside this week, weather permitting! Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and their grown-ups!Each Friday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., we explore a fun new theme through stories and hands-on crafts that spark creativity and learning. What to ...more

Comic Book Workshop: Ages 12-18

Graphic novel and comic book fans—this one’s for you! Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to a free Comic Book Workshop led by Do Art Productions, a creative company based in Illinois. Participants will learn the basics of comic creation—from designing expressive characters to ...more

Sand Painter Artist Reception: All Ages Welcome

Join us for a special artist reception honoring Roberta Barnes, the Sand Painter's featured Artist of the Month. A native Nebraskan, Roberta shares her deep appreciation for the beauty of the Great Plains through stunning oil paintings inspired by the landscapes of both her Columbus ...more

Craft Hour: Kusama Watermelon Kollage (Grades 3 & Up)

Get inspired by the bold, dot-filled style of artist Yayoi Kusama and create a juicy masterpiece! In this Craft Hour, kids will use the concept of pointillism—creating images with dots of color—to design their own Watermelon Kollage. With paint, paper, and lots of dots, we’ll ...more

Craft Hour: Bug Jar Glitter Globe (Grades K-5)

Join us for a sparkly spin on nature! During this Craft Hour, kids will create their very own Bug Jar Glitter Globe. We’ll provide all the materials needed, so kids can let their creativity shine while crafting a globe that’s part science, part art, and ...more

Pre-K Story Time: Watermelons

Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and their grown-ups!Each Friday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., we explore a fun new theme through stories and hands-on crafts that spark creativity and learning. What to Expect: Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story ...more

Craft Hour: Rocket Racers (Grades 3 & Up)

Ready to blast off? In this hands-on Craft Hour, kids will build their very own Rubber Band Rockets using paper tubes, rubber bands, and a little engineering creativity! These simple but exciting rockets are powered by tension and launch with a satisfying whoosh. It’s a ...more

Craft Hour: Sun Spinners (GradesK-5)

Get ready to brighten your day with a burst of color! During this Craft Hour, kids will create their own Sun Spinner—a vibrant paper craft that twirls and spins in the light. With bold colors and fun patterns, these sunny spinners are perfect for hanging ...more

Pre-K Story Time: The Sun

Join us for Story Time—designed especially for Pre-K kids and their grown-ups!Each Friday from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m., we explore a fun new theme through stories and hands-on crafts that spark creativity and learning. What to Expect: Themed Story Time: Listen to an engaging story ...more