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Create It!

Create It! Trick or Treat Boxes
by Karen

It's Make It Monday! This week, Karen shares a fun and easy DIY to make a festive doorhanger - perfect decor for fall!

Posted by [email protected]  On Nov 23, 2020 at 9:00 AM
  
Create It!

Create It! Turkey Decoration
by Karen

It's Make It Monday! With Turkey Day right around the corner, Karen shares a fun DIY decoration that includes some natural elements!

Posted by [email protected]  On Nov 16, 2020 at 12:28 PM
  
Virtual Mini Con

Join us online Nov. 14 & 15 for Virtual Aurora Mini-Con, a weekend of family-friendly crafts, discussions, contests and more! We’ll be sharing videos throughout the weekend on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Check out our full schedule here.

Join in on the fun!
- We’re hosting themed trivia and games via Zoom - check out our calendar for more information and to register.
    - Superhero Kahoot, Sat., Nov. 14, 3 p.m., Zoom
    - Superhero Fish Bowl, Sat., Nov. 14, 5 p.m., Zoom
    - Superhero Mafia Game, Sun., Nov. 15, 2 p.m., Zoom

- Visit your Aurora Public Library leading up to Mini Con to pick up a free Grab & Go craft kit and tune in over the weekend to make the craft together with our staff online! Craft kits are available while supplies last and limited to one per person.

- Show us your fandom pride! Submit a photo of your cosplay, original fan art or original fan fiction by Friday, Nov. 13 to [email protected]. Vote on Facebook for your favorite submission on Saturday & Sunday. Winners in each category will receive a $25 Amazon gift card! Winners will be announced live on Facebook Sunday at 4 p.m.!

More to explore!
- Check out our amazing community partners in our Virtual Exhibit Hall! Discover local pop culture shops, artists, authors and more!

- We love all things pop culture and there’s just too much awesome to fit into one weekend! Check out our Pinterest page for even more Mini-Con crafts, books and more!

- Check out some of our favorite fandom reads with our Mini-Con booklists! Place a hold in our catalog and check them out with your library card.

Let us know your thoughts on this year’s Virtual Aurora Mini Con by taking a quick survey.


Posted by [email protected]  On Nov 12, 2020 at 1:05 PM
  
Create It!

Create It! Kitchen Sign
by Karen

In this DIY video, Karen share a fun tutorial to make decor for your kitchen! Make it your own by using photos of your favorite recipes and customizing the word!

Posted by [email protected]  On Nov 09, 2020 at 1:11 PM
  
Create It!

Create It! Leaf Bowl
by Karen

It's #MakeItMonday! Bring the autumn outdoors indoors with this fun DIY leaf bowl tutorial - a perfect place for candy or decor!

Posted by [email protected]  On Nov 02, 2020 at 1:10 PM
  
Create It!

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!

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
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!

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!

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
  
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