Join us as we learn different techniques for creating weird figures and surreal landscapes out of magazine cuttings and imagination. Afterwards, experiment with constructing your own collage(s) as we watch a classic scary movie and enjoy sweets and snacks. Open to teens and soon-to-be-teens in grades 6 through 12. Free and no registration required. Please […]
Join us on Sunday, November 1st as we will be teaching the basics of Needle Felting! No previous experience necessary. We will have everything you need to create an adorable needle felted piece and colorful felt acorns perfect for holiday decorating! We list the event as free, but we do kindly ask for a $5 […]
For the second year, Toolbox Gallery is opening its doors to the community in support of the Portland Book Festival week November 2nd-8th. Toolbox Gallery welcomes poetry to its walls and invites the community to participate in the display, adding words and art in response to selected poems. The theme of Small Wonders asked poets […]
The Library’s Stairwell Gallery will showcase the imaginative and evocative work of Sara Star, an artist whose mixed media paintings invite viewers into worlds where myth, nature, and feminine narratives intertwine. Known for her signature blend of magical impressionism and abstract realism, Star’s richly layered paintings, built with collage elements, gold leaf and oil paint, […]
Stop by and enjoy the Library’s fifth annual Tiny Art Show, featuring miniature masterpieces created by community members on 3” x 3” canvases! This exhibition will be on view on the second floor of the Library throughout November during regular Library hours. Last month, the Library offered free Tiny Art kits with paints, brushes and […]
For the second year, Toolbox Gallery is opening its doors to the community in support of the Portland Book Festival week November 2nd-8th. Toolbox Gallery welcomes poetry to its walls and invites the community to participate in the display, adding words and art in response to selected poems. The theme of Small Wonders asked poets […]
