The Library will be closed on Monday, April 21 in celebration of Patriot’s Day.
During Saturdays in April, the Elizabeth Taber Library will be hosting Basket Weaving workshops with artist Patty Benson of the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium. Workshops are taking place in the Elizabeth Taber Library’s new event space. Each session in April will have participants creating a completed basket. There are currently limited spaces only available for the final Basket weaving class scheduled for April 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To register please call or contact the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org.
During select Saturdays in May, Glass Artist Kim Savoie will lead individual flameworking workshops at the Library for participants age 10 and up. No experience necessary – just bring your creativity:
May 3 – Bead Making Session – Discover the art of glass bead making in this hands-on flame-working class at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Participants will have 20 minutes at the torch to shape and design their own unique glass beads.
May 24 – Pendant Making Session – Create a one-of-a-kind glass pendant in this introductory flame-working class at the Elizabeth Taber Library, each participant will have 20 minutes at the torch to melt and shape molten glass into a beautiful pendant to take home. You’ll learn to shape, add color to and mold each pendant into your desired design. A perfect way to explore the magic of glass artistry.
May 31 – Straw Making Session – Join us for a unique flame-working class at the Elizabeth Taber Library and craft your very own reusable glass straw. Each participant will have 20 minutes at the torch to shape and personalize a durable, eco-friendly glass straw. Add fun designs to glass tubes and learn how to fire polish them. A fun and sustainable way to try your hand at working with molten glass. 6 slots will be available for each workshop. To register please call the library.
Join us for exciting April Vacation programming at the Elizabeth Taber Library.
On Tuesday, April 22 at 11:00 am kids of all ages and their grownups can join us to celebrate Earth Day and make crafts with recyclable materials and check out books related to Earth Day and environmentalism.
We’ll be celebrating Massachusetts Space Week with a Life-Size Solar System Exhibit! Come by between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm on Wednesday, April 23 to walk through the planets, dodge asteroids, and get up close and personal with our solar system.
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 24 kids ages 5+ can join us for a weaving workshop with Lisa Elliot. Set up your loom and start creating a piece of cloth.
For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit us at www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org.