Teen Programs

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. • King Library Appropriate for ages 12-18 • No charge • Reservations required • All materials provided Reserve via kinglibrary@fourarts.org • (561) 655-2766

Introduction to Macramé

Saturday, January 8, 2022 Presenter: Amanda Kiernan

Macramé is a form of textile that uses knotting techniques and has been popular throughout the decades and now it is back and as popular as ever! Participants will learn different knotting techniques and create a one-of-a-kind plant holder. Following the workshop, teens and families will be invited for complimentary admission to the exhibit A Beautiful Mess: Weavers and Knotters of the Vanguard in the Esther B. O’Keefe Building. Amanda Kiernan is the King Library Programming Librarian.

Make Your Own Leather Journal

Saturday, February 26, 2022 Presenter: IS Projects

Learn the basic principles of book binding while making a customized and unique soft cover leather travel journal. During this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare the paper and sew it to the leather cover to make a long lasting, sturdy travel journal. IS Projects is a South Florida public-access printmaking and book arts studio whose mission is to promote innovations and developments to print and book media by providing knowledge, training, and a supportive workspace for artists.

Introduction to Augmented Reality

Saturday, March 12, 2022 Presenter: Robert Anstett

Welcome to the future! This is an opportunity to explore how Augmented Reality is changing the world around you. Experience the latest cuttingedge gear and learn how you can use AR right now. Bob Anstett is the Coordinator for Digital Initiatives for the Broward County Library, an expert in 3D Printing, creative design, hands-on maker projects, and robotics. He operates the Creation Station, manages other creative spaces in the library system, and provides outreach to other libraries in South Florida.

Garden Sketching Class

Saturday, April 9, 2022 Presenters: Connie Geisler, Ellen Kaufmann, Pam Williams

Class participants will receive their own plant, learn the common name, botanical name, and the plant’s unique characteristics, followed by lessons on basic sketching techniques and drawing the plant while in the setting of the beautiful gardens at The Society of the Four Arts. Connie Wheeler Geisler, Ellen Fuller Kaufmann, and Pamela Williams are local artists and members of the Garden Club of Palm Beach, where they participate in the preservation of the demonstration gardens at The Four Arts.

The Children’s Library is located on the second floor of the John E. Rovensky Building. Children are invited to borrow books and enjoy special event programs at no charge. Children of all ages, newborn through 17, must always be chaperoned by an adult while in the Children’s Library. Likewise, all adults must be accompanied by a child.

The Children’s Library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and Saturdays during season (November through April) from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Visit www.fourarts.org for complete details.

The Children’s Library offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including Preschool Story Time, Family Story Time, School-Age Fun Chefs and Floral Design, and other special event programs. Programs for children in grades Kindergarten and higher are offered during the season, November through April, on select weekdays. Space is limited and reservations are required for all school-age programs.

As part of our commitment to community outreach, The Four Arts offers free field trips, story times, and programs that can be customized for your school, children’s group or organization. Degreed librarians facilitate all story time and field trip programming. The minimum number of students required for group reservations is 18. For more information, contact the Children’s Library at (561) 655-2776 or email schooltrips@fourarts.org.