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.
Tickets are on Sale for An Afternoon Tea, at the Marion Music Hall, April 13, at 3:00 pm. This event is a fundraiser by the Friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library and all proceeds will benefit the library. Enjoy an elegant and delicious afternoon tea followed by a performance by local singer – songwriter, Grace Morrison. Tickets are available for purchase at the Elizabeth Taber Library 2:00 pm to close until April 11 or until sold out. Cash or check only. For questions regarding this event please email Michelle at periwinkles4@hotmail.com
Saturday, April 12, is the full moon – the Pink Moon. We’ll be celebrating all day. Kids ages 0-5 can join us at 11:00 am for a pink-filled story time, and then from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm kids ages 2-plus and their grownups can join us for our full moon party. Pink crafts, a pink scavenger hunt, and pink treats abound.
Afternoon activities for kids in grades K-4 and their grownups will be held available in the library meeting room from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 10, and Thursday, April 17. On April 10, Kids can join in basket weaving, and our Lego boat challenge will put engineers to the test on April 17.
For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library visit us at www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or email the library at ETLibrary@sailsinc.org.