Videos: Crafts and Hobbies

Personal development coach and artist Jennessa Durrani leads a session in meditative doodling Zen Doodling is a relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured and repetitive patterns Youll practice various patterns and then put them together in your own finished piece and enjoy the calm and relaxation the art brings Supplies needed include paper and…

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Join Vicki & Gerry in the live Zoom library craft classroom for a class in felting. You'll learn how to felt your own soap and add embellishments (just in time for holiday gift giving)!

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In this episode of Shelf Help, assistant head of circulation Gerry Deyermond and reference & cataloging librarian Stephanie Smith discuss the library's new memory kits, services for homebound patrons, and more.

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Join Gerry Deyermond, Vicki Murphy, and Stephanie Smith as they discuss MHL's new craft area, the upcoming return of craft programs for adults, and Vicki & Gerry's new email for all questions craft-related (crafts@mhl.org). You can see photos of the new space, plus a list of some of their favorite craft books (all available at the library) here.

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Miss Kate shows you how to make a paper kite.  You will need: Paper, scissors, tape, ribbon, markers or crayons, stickers Paper Plate Flier: 3 paper plates, scissors, tape

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1010Looking for a creative outlet in the new year A way to express your thoughts and feelings that goes beyond written journaling In this interactive class44 you will learn techniques on combining your written work with simple art techniques to help you establish an art journaling practice of your own You will create a paper bag journal…

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Fun sewing craft for all ages and a great gift for all ages! Pocket can contain a book, coloring books and crayons, journal and pens, the ideas are endless!  Click here for instructions.

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Learn how to get started with knitting with MHL staff members Vicki Murphy and Gerry Deyermond.

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Watch as Teen Services Librarian Anna and For Freedoms staffer Pola Dobrzynski discuss the history of the organization, the intersection of art and politics, and the state of community activism.

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Staff members Gerry and Vicki walk you through making a pumpkin wall-hanging, just in time for Fall!

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