August Arts at the Carnegie Library

• Musical Instrument Petting Zoo! — Saturday, Aug. 2, drop-in, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A variety of musical instruments such as guitar, violin, cello, keyboard, hammered dulcimer, whistles and more to try.
• Fun with Watercolors — Saturday, Aug. 9, drop-in, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An introduction to watercolor painting and a variety of special techniques.
• Create Small Sculptures — Saturday, Aug. 16, drop-in, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. With expert assistance, create small sculptures out of clay that can be baked at home.
• Albany Youth Orchestra —Saturday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to noon. A short performance, demonstration of stringed instruments and hands-on supervised playing.

Presented by the Albany Public Library Foundation

Library Crafternoon with The Arts Center of Corvallis

Tuesday, August 12, 4 – 6 p.m.

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting with this fantastic organization. We’re providing the space and attendees; they’re bringing the expertise! Although children are the primary audience, everyone is welcome.

Power Play for the Planet!

Thursday, August 14, 2 – 4 p.m.

The University of Oregon is returning for another incredible program. Join us for a short presentation about ways that we can be planet heroes, and then a series of open-ended games and activities that celebrate something that inspires people around the world – PLAY!

This program is intended for kids of all ages, though children younger than five may need assistance with some activities.

Fire Fighters at Main Library

Saturday, August 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Annual program, new location! Another joyful return for a long-standing library favorite. Local fire fighters will come and read a story and answer some questions. Then we will all go outside to admire an incredible fire truck up close. This is your chance to see how all of it works, and to ask any questions you may have. We are grateful for their collaboration.

Bookmark Design Contest | Concurso de diseño de marcador de libro

Open to all ages! ¡Abierto a todas las edades!

It is time for our second annual bookmark contest! All ages are invited to stop by the library to pick up an entry form for the chance to have their original artwork printed into bookmarks for the library! Entries accepted through August 9th!

¡Ha llegado la hora de nuestro segundo concurso de diseño de marcador de libro! ¡Todas las edades están invitadas a recoger un formulario de entrada para la chance de tener su arte original imprimido en marcadores de libro para la biblioteca! ¡Aceptaremos las entradas hasta el 9 de agosto!