Newark Library Blog


Spring Gardening + Plant a Mini Greenhouse by btiblog
Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 1:18 pm
Filed under: adults, children, Events, gardening, Libraries, Newark, teen | Tags:

Learn how to prepare your garden for spring. Also plant an upcycled mini greenhouse with seeds for spring and summer. All materials will be supplied.

This event is for adults and families with children age 8 or older. Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 during library open hours or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.tomato-seedlings



Sew a Holiday Stocking: Sat, 12/3, 1-4 pm by btiblog
Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 3:27 pm
Filed under: adults, Crafts, Events, Libraries, Newark, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , ,

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Make a holiday stocking for someone you love. You will need ½ yard each of stocking and liner fabric. If you want a contrasting heel and toe, you will also need a 5 X 10” scrap. The library has some fabric to share; if you’d like to use it, please arrange a time to come and make your choice.

Participants must be able to thread a sewing machine, make a bobbin, and sew seams.

Registration is required. Email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. In your email, please include, in addition to your name, whether you will bring a sewing machine

This workshop is for adults (18+ years). Teens will be admitted only if fewer than 12 adults enroll. Interested teens should ask to be placed on the waiting list.



Sketching for Adults by btiblog
Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 9:45 am
Filed under: adults, Art, Libraries, Newark | Tags: , , , , ,

Register now to learn the basics of sketching with artist Bhavna Misra on Saturday, October 22 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Sign up at the Information Desk, call (510) 284-0677 when the library is open or email Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org.

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