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1303 Orleans Street Baltimore, MD 21231

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Hang out at the Orleans Street Branch on Tuesdays after school and enjoy an awesome afternoon of arts & crafts in our children's area.

Explore your creativity, express yourself, and build confidence as we experiment with a new project theme each week! Have fun with a variety of materials and styles that are accessible for all ages and skill levels. 

  • November 7: Family Photo Scrapbook Decoration. Bring a few photos to decorate, perfect for when family visits!
  • November 14: Fall Family Trees. Color on paper placed over leaves to reveal their texture-like magic! Write a family name on each leaf-imprint, and draw lines to connect with your roots.
  • November 21: Go Crazy With Crayons. Fill our fall-themed coloring sheets with crayons.
  • November 28: National Make Your Own Head Day. Sculpt yours with Play-Dough!
  • December 5: DIY Electric Candle Decorating. Customize a battery-operated candle to your taste.
  • December 12: DIY Mini Snow Globe. Bring a small family photo for your snowglobe's background.
  • December 19: Mitten Memory Handprint. Cut two paper mittens and add your name to claim them. On the backs, write your favorite things! Other paper crafts will be available, such as cutting garlands or snowflakes.
  • December 26: Snowflake Suncatcher. String up snowflake charms, beads, and special light-bouncing prisms to make a magical winter window decoration, perfect for catching stray rays of sun.