Kids learn how illustrators think and work, then make their own pictures guided by someone who does this for real. Best for kids who like drawing and aren't afraid to copy someone else's style to figure out their own.
August 20 – August 20 · 3 PM · Marilyn J. Praisner Library
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Tue, Aug 11
Hillcrest Heights — Conference Room 1
Teens get hands-on instruction painting dinosaurs, turning a blank canvas into something they made themselves—part structured lesson, part low-pressure creative space.
Fri, Aug 14
Spauldings — Large Meeting Room
Kids build their own miniature Triassic worlds in a glass jar, following simple steps to layer soil, plants, and prehistoric vibes. Perfect for the child who needs to make something with their hands while daydreaming about dinosaurs.
Sun, Aug 16
Wheaton Library
Kids fold paper sails around twigs and yarn to make little boats they can actually take home, with enough guidance that even the youngest hands can finish something they're proud of.
Thu, Aug 20
Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room
Elementary schoolers gather to construct something tangible, whether that's with blocks, wood, or whatever materials the library's dreamed up this month—the kind of afternoon where kids actually leave with something they made.
Kids ActivitiesTue, Aug 11
Great Falls Library — Great Falls Meeting Room
Kids talk through a graphic novel about friendship and resilience, then build their own sensory bottles—perfect for anyone who loves comics or needs a break to fidget and create something soothing.
Book DiscussionMon, Aug 17
Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab
Kids and their grown-ups solder together a flower that lights up, learning how electricity actually works instead of just talking about it.
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