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Art Sparks Joy

at Marilyn J. Praisner Library

Creativity is a great way for kids to relax. Every month, kids will learn and explore a new type of art they can practice at home. Each month will focus on a new artist!

Art is a great way to regulate emotions and practice self care, especially for children, who are constantly growing and learning. This art program is designed to encourage creative discovery in children ages 8-12. Kids can practice different types of art as a way to relax and calm their busy minds. Participants will try all kinds of art inspired by artists from around the world, with each month’s program drawing inspiration from a different artist around the world. What will you discover? 

This month’s artist is Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada. Learn more about her here and see some of her art!

This month, participants will learn about the Japanese art of shibori indigo dyeing.

Please note that this activity will take place outdoors. Participants should wear clothing that can get messy, as we will be using dye that stains. 

We will provide all the materials for this program. This program was funded by the Friends of the Library Montgomery County.

If you are looking for something to do until this program, take a look at these resources for kids using your library card.

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Creative Bug - video classes on painting, knitting, crafting, drawing, and more!

TumbleBooks - books that read themselves 

Kanopy Kids- videos and animated books

BookFlix - animated stories

Explora Educators, Explora Primary School - education resources

Questions about this program? Contact the branch: 240-773-9460

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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