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Make It Monday: Halloween Spider Decor 
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Create It! Halloween Spider Decor
by Karen

Oh what a tangled web we weave! In this video, Karen shares a festive Halloween DIY, perfect to create wall decor or decorate a trick or treat bag!
Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 19, 2020 at 10:14 AM
  
Create It! Trick or Treat Boxes 
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Create It! Trick or Treat Boxes
by Karen

It's #MakeItMonday during spooky season! With Halloween right around the corner, Karen shares a fun DIY to make giving friends candy and treats even more fun!
Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 12, 2020 at 12:53 PM
  
APL How-To: Chic Fabric Journal Cover 
APL How-To: Chic Fabric Journal Cover
with Stacy

Join us on the second Friday of each month for a quick and easy tutorial for a DIY you can do at home! Today, turn a plain journal into a custom chic piece of art! Stacy shares a fun DIY to make a chic fabric journal cover. 

Thank you to Amber with Crazy Little Projects for letting us share this craft today! View the full tutorial here. 



Music: BenSound
Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 09, 2020 at 3:12 PM
  
Create It! Metal Flowers 
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Create It! Metal Flowers
by Karen

It may be fall, but you can make flowers that bloom all year long! Karen shares a fun and easy DIY to make modern-looking metal flowers.
Check out last week's tutorial to learn how to make trivets and wall art from clothespins.
Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 05, 2020 at 10:13 AM
  
Create It! Clothespin Circles 
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Create It! Clothespin Circles
by Karen

It's #MakeItMonday! Karen shares a fun, versatile DIY using clothespins! Follow along to make your own trivet, coaster or wall art! 
Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 28, 2020 at 11:41 AM
  
Create It: Pets! No-Sew Blankets for Cats 
Create It Pets

Welcome to Create It: Pets! Each month, in partnership with the Aurora Animal Shelter, we will be sharing a fun, easy DIY to make for furry friends! 

In this video, librarian Tessy shares a tutorial for how to make a no-sew fleece blanket for cats (and bigger animals too)!



Make these fun projects for your own pets, or consider donating to the Aurora Animal Shelter! For more information on donating, please visit the Aurora Animal Shelter's website here.
Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 24, 2020 at 1:47 PM
  
Create It! Magical Unicorn Magnet 
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Create It! Magical Unicorn Magnet
by Karen

It's Make It Monday! Today Karen shares how to make a enchanted unicorn magnet to add some magic to your refrigerator or locker!
Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 21, 2020 at 1:55 PM
  
Make It Monday: Pencil Holder 
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Create It! DIY Pencil Holder
by Karen

Karen shares a fun and easy pencil holder - perfect for back-to-school or office desk decor!
Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 14, 2020 at 2:04 PM
  
APL How-To: Oat Milk 
APL How-To: Oat Milk
with Josh

Join us on the second Friday of each month for a quick and easy tutorial for a DIY you can do at home! 

Today, Josh shares how to make minimal-waste (and delicious!) oat milk.
Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 11, 2020 at 1:58 PM
  
Made in a Mug: Sponge Cake 
Made in a Mug

Need a sweet treat? A savory mouthful? Join us for "APL Made in a Mug" for your next bite-sized recipe!

September's recipe is Mug Sponge Cake from Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking.



Tune in each Friday here on our blog and on Facebook for a different fun adult program at 1 p.m.! From book discussions and fan-voted readings to delicious recipes and how-to's, start the weekend off right with fun with your library!
Posted by [email protected]  On Aug 28, 2020 at 2:30 PM
  
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