Tuesday Kids Crafts

Toilet Paper Tube Flower

Tuesday, April 16
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Free
For kids 3 to 10

Drop in at Maxwell to make the week’s planned craft or one that you choose.

Make a pretty flower to add some color to your spring decorations!

All supplies provided.

If you want a craft kit to make at home, please call or register online for the number you will need.

Tuesday Kids Crafts

First Day of Spring Craft

Tuesday, March 19
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Free
For kids 3 to 10

Drop in at Maxwell to make the week’s planned craft or one that you choose.

All supplies provided.

To celebrate the first day of Spring, make this pretty flower craft!

Tuesday Kids Crafts

Rainbow Flower Craft

Tuesday, June 27
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Free
For kids 3 to 10

Drop in at Maxwell to make the week’s planned craft or one of your own choosing.

Make this fun rainbow flower craft in celebration of Pride Month.

All supplies provided.

If you want a craft kit to make at home, please register for the number you will need.


Image credits:
Flowers of Israel
Compiled by MathKnight from individual images by Zachi Evenor
License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Tuesday Kids Crafts

Flower Craft

Tuesday, April 25
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Free
For kids 3 to 10

Drop in at Maxwell to make the week’s planned craft or one of your own choosing.

Decorate your room for Spring by making this fun flower craft!

All supplies provided.

If you want a craft kit to make at home, please register for the number you will need.


Image credit:
Spring flowers (1864) by Claude Monet
License: Public Domain

Friends Bulb Sale!

Update: The bulbs have arrived!
Our sale will take place on
Saturday, October 16
Time: 11AM until sold out!
Email maxwellfriends@gmail.com for location

Thank you for supporting the Friends of Maxwell Library.

This year’s selections are:

Goblet DaffodilYellow trumpet/white petals1 doz.$20.00
Blue Scilla6″ tall, deep blue flowers½ doz.$10.00
CrocusLavender collection or golden yellow20 bulbs$15.00
Darwin hybrid tulipsRed Parade or Gold Parade1 doz.$15.00
Oriental hyacinthBlue Jacket or Yellowstone½ doz.$15.00
SnowdropsFirst sign of spring!½ doz.$12.00

Friends Bulb Sale!

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Update: The Friends do not have an exact date for accepting orders yet, but they expect the bulbs to be shipped to them in early October.

When the bulbs arrive, we’ll announce the date and place for you to purchase your selections. No pre-orders. Quantities are limited!

Thank you for supporting the Friends of Maxwell Library.

This year’s selections are:

Goblet DaffodilYellow trumpet/white petals1 doz.$20.00
Blue Scilla6″ tall, deep blue flowers½ doz.$10.00
CrocusLavender collection or golden yellow20 bulbs$15.00
Darwin hybrid tulipsRed Parade or Gold Parade1 doz.$15.00
Oriental hyacinthBlue Jacket or Yellowstone½ doz.$15.00
SnowdropsFirst sign of spring!½ doz.$12.00

Greeting Card Craft with Alyson: Nature

Throughout August
Online via YouTube
Registration required
Program intended for adults only

This month: Nature

Alyson will design a bird in a nest card and a floral card.

Registration begins August 1 and runs through August 31, while supplies last.

We will call you on or after August 16 to arrange your pick up time.

Master crafter Alyson Esposito’s greeting card classes are back with a safe and socially distant twist. Register to pick up a kit to assemble two fun greeting cards in your own home.

The kit contains all the parts to the cards, a picture of the finished cards, written directions, your choice of sentiments, and a link to a YouTube video where you can watch instructor Alyson Esposito assemble her cards.

You will need your own adhesive, scissors, and colored pencils or thin markers.

You will also need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone in order to watch the video.

The program is free, but registration is required as the craft is limited to 25 people and 1 kit per person. If you would like additional kits, please contact Alyson. She is often able to sell them to her students at a reasonable price.


Image credit:
Snowy Owl – Schnee-Eule
by pe_ha45
License: CC BY 2.0

Tuesday Crafternoons: Paper Flower Craft

Week of Tuesday, March 23
Free
Call the library or register online to reserve a kit
For children ages 3 to 10

Drop in at Maxwell to grab this week’s planned grab and go craft.

Welcome Spring by making these great paper flowers to put around your house!

All supplies provided except scissors, glue, and coloring supplies.


Image credit:
Spring flowers (1864) by Claude Monet
License: Public Domain

Greeting Card Craft with Alyson: Floral greeting cards

Throughout February
Online via YouTube
Registration required
Program intended for adults only


This month: Floral designs

It’s mid-winter, so it’s the perfect time to make some floral greeting cards.

Registration begins February 1 and runs through February 28, while supplies last. We will call you on or after February 8 to arrange your pick up time.

Master crafter Alyson Esposito’s greeting card classes are back with a safe and socially distant twist. Register to pick up a kit to assemble two fun greeting cards in your own home.

The kit contains all the parts to the cards, a picture of the finished cards, written directions, your choice of sentiments, and a link to a YouTube video where you can watch instructor Alyson Esposito assemble her cards.

You will need your own adhesive, scissors, and colored pencils or thin markers.

You will also need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone in order to watch the video.

The program is free, but registration is required as the craft is limited to 25 people and 1 kit per person. If you would like additional kits, please contact Alyson. She is often able to sell them to her students at a reasonable price.