Kid’s Craft-Circle Weaving

Bring the kids in to try their hand at weaving! On Friday, May 25th at 3:30 pm, we will provide all materials necessary for the children to create their own unique, simple, beautiful woven piece. Child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event.

Kid’s Craft-Mixed Media Painting

On Friday, May 11th at 3:30pm, we will be creating a mixed media painting reminiscent of the “Rainbow Fish” story with Miss Cherie. We will use acrylic paint, buttons, and any assorted shiny bits that we have in our crafting closet. Child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event.

Kid’s Craft-Knitting Tutorial

Please join us Friday, April 27th at 3:30 pm for a children’s knitting tutorial here at Fairview Library. One of our local “knitting ladies” is going to come in and share her expertise with any children who wish to participate. All materials will be provided. Child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event.

Kid’s Craft-Fishing!

On Friday April 13th at 3:30 pm, we hope you will join us to create a fishing game that kids can take home for hours of fun! Paper cups will be used as the base for the fish and the children can decorate them as creatively as they would like with assorted embellishments. We will provide everything needed for your little ones to create this entertaining game. Child(ren) must be accompanied by a favorite adult. This is a free event.

Mushroom House

Thursday, March 29th at 3:30pm, please join us at the library for a kid’s craft to create some paper cup mushroom houses! These adorable little fairy houses are fun to make and will bring a bit of whimsy to your home. ***Please note: This craft is on THURSDAY, not FRIDAY!!!!****

Meet and Greet with Local Author Erin Forbes

Erin Forbes, local teen author of “Fire and Ice: The Elementals” will be coming to Fairview Library for a meet and greet/ book signing on December 9th from 1-3 pm. She is a homeschooled student who began writing her book at age 12 and published it at 16 years old. It is an uplifting and inspiring story meant to buoy the spirit of middle grade and teenage readers. The second book in the series, “Fire and Ice: The Lost Dreamer” will be released December 1st.

You can check Erin and her books out through any of her social media platforms:
www.fireandicebookseries.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fireandicebookseries/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/erinforbes99/fire-ice-the-elementals/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/erinforbes99
• Email: forbeserin99@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandicebookseries/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwltZ12Qy_DHfAbvp-I2EA

Her book is available for sale at Barnes and Noble, as well as Amazon.

We hope you will join us in welcoming this remarkable teen author to our library.

Kids, from pre-k to grade 6 are welcome to come paint a wild turkey with Miss Cherie. This particular session will be a lesson in layering. Child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 845-586-3791.