Summer Reading-Color your World

Join us for the 2025 "Color Our World" summer reading program, a vibrant celebration of art and creativity that promises to ignite the imagination of readers young and old. This year's theme invites participants to explore the boundless world of artistic expression, encouraging everyone to discover how art can transform our daily lives and expand our perspectives. "Color Our World" offers something for everyone, making this summer a canvas for new discoveries and lifelong inspiration. Dive in and let your imagination paint the world around you! 

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PIG-CASSO

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Children will learn about Picasso and create a pig-inspired artwork using assorted papers, punches, and pipe cleaners.

Always be a Mermaid with Dianne (Take & Make)

All Day
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun twist on the trendy farmhouse book stacks.  Create a stack of three wooden books painted in summery hues with mermaid vibes.  Finish with alphabet sets (to create your own message), ribbons, gems, and tags. No fee.

Duck Tape Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own art using duct tape. 

Decoupage Oyster Shells with Christin

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Create decorative oyster shells.

Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.

Paint Canvas Art Kit (Take and Make)

1:00pm–1:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own masterpiece with paint and a canvas. 

Rainbow Fish Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to the story of the Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and create your very own Rainbow Fish. 

Pipe Cleaner Bracelets

11:30am–12:15pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create bracelets using pipe cleaners and beads. 

Locker Magnets

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create magnets that you can stick on your locker or fridge.  

India Ink Coasters with Lucrezia

7:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Create these beautiful ceramic coasters using alcohol ink and gold flecks. Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.

Butterfly Cup

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using a papercup and other materials create your own Butterfly. 

Kids Paint Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Canvas Creations as they teach you step by step how to paint this colorful fish.  

 

 

 

 

Sunflower Oil Pastel

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a sunflower using oil pastels.