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Crafts for Kids

Drop In Crafts

For Youth of All Ages

  • Third Friday of the month during the school year
  • Every Friday during the summer
  • Starting at 9:00a.m.
  • While supplies last

Drop into the library to create a fun craft. Little ones may need some help. No registration required.

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Innovation Station

Get your creative juices flowing and create something NEW at the Innovation Station!

Close up of kids hands building a cardboard house

Recommended Reads

To browse books on crafting in the library, ask for help at the Ask Me Desk.

  • Crafts for Kids
    • This book will make you an artist by Ruth Millington
    • Summer crafts across cultures : 12 projects to celebrate the season by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
    • Winter crafts across cultures : 12 projects to celebrate the season by Ruth Borgert-Spaniol
    • Designing with graphic arts: DIY visual projects by Ruthie Van Oosbree
    • Fall crafts across cultures : 12 projects to celebrate the season by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
    • Spring crafts across cultures : 12 projects to celebrate the season by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
    • 10-minute crafty projects by Elise Olson
    • Once upon a fairy tale craft by Annalees Lim
    • Popsicle stick crafts by Alix Wood
    • How to doodle everywhere : cute & easy drawings for notebooks, cards, gifts and so much more! by Kamo
    • Earth-friendly tech crafts by Veronica Thompson
    • Kids love animal crafts by Joanna Ponto

Upcoming Crafting Programs

Paint and Grow Lavender - Grades 1-3
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
This event is full
Drop In Origami Art - Youth All Ages
Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop In Crafts - Youth All Ages
Fri, May 16, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Messy Time! - Grades PreK-2
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
This event is full
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Kids Crafts Online Resources

You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access our online resources. If you need help, call the Ask Me Desk at 847-259-6050 x140. See every online resource the Library has to offer on our Learn & Explore page.

Creativebug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops. Discover new and interesting projects and techniques taught by recognized experts and artists. Learn how to doodle, paint, weave, sew, slime, and much more.

Start creating External Link

Hands on Crafts for Kids

Spark imagination and creativity for kids aged 6-12. From molding clay to painting masterpieces and stitching fabrics into unique creations, there’s something to captivate every young mind.

Get Crafty External Link

World Book Kids

Find games, crafts, and activities perfect for kids grade 5 and up. Activities range from hands-on activities, such as making your own musical instruments, to analytical exercises, such as mazes and treasure hunts.

To the Craft Room External Link

Crafts At Home

All Ages Activity

Each Craft at Home activity includes a supply list, written instructions, and picture of the finished craft. All crafts can be made with simple things found at home. Look here for a monthly new craft.

Don't Have a Printer?

If you don't have a printer to print any instructions and craft templates, come to the Ask Me Desk and we will give you a printed copy.

Spring Craft Spotlight

Paper Yellow Duck Craft

Yellow Duck

Supplies Needed:

  • scissors
  • glue or tape
  • Printed Instructions, which include:
    • 1 large yellow circle
    • 2 medium yellow circles
    • 3 orange small circles
  • 1 googly eye

PDF Instructions PDF File

Instructions:

  1. Print the instructions* and cut out all the circles.
  2. Fold the largest yellow circle in half to create the body of the duck.
  3. Glue one of the medium yellow circles along the folded edge of the large circle to create the head of the duck.
  4. Fold the remaining yellow circle in half and glue it to the body of the duck to create the wing.
  5. Fold the three orange circles in half and use them to create the feet and beak for the duck.
  6. Add the googly eye to the duck or draw one on with a marker.


*If you need help printing the instructions come to the Ask Me Desk and we will give you a printed copy.

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