Winter Break
at your library
FREE fun, hands-on learning activities for kids and teens from December 21-January 5
Winter Break Activities for Kids (ages 6-12)
Do-It-Yourself Snow
Using simple household ingredients, learn how to make fluffy, fake snow. This hands-on activity is perfect for kids who love getting messy and exploring textures.
Air-Dry Clay
Build and shape your own creations—sculpt animals, characters, or anything you can dream up. Then, let your projects dry and harden to keep as long-lasting treasures.
Do-It-Yourself Journals
Learn how to put together and customize a journal! Whether it’s for writing, drawing, or organizing, your handmade journal will be uniquely yours.
Lego Snowflake Challenge
How many different types of snowflakes can you build? Join us for this exciting hands-on Lego challenge and explore the endless possibilities of creative brick-building.
Nesting Doll Art
Celebrate creativity as you use paint pens to decorate your own set of nesting dolls. Take your completed set home to display or gift to someone special.
Winter Break Activities for Teens (ages 13-18)
Mini-Figure Painting
Get creative with this specialty craft! Paint and customize detailed mini-figures to make them uniquely yours.
Crochet Kits: Woobles
Learn the basics of crochet with Woobles kits and create adorable projects while picking up a relaxing new skill.
Slime Making
Mix, stretch, and customize slime with colors and textures in this hands-on activity that’s messy and fun.
Pony Bead Key-Chains
Design and craft colorful, one-of-a-kind keychains using pony beads—perfect for adding a personal touch to any bag or set of keys.
These programs are made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.