Create beautiful Waldorf kite paper stars in this hands-on workshop and learn the simple folding techniques that transform translucent paper into glowing geometric art. All materials (and snacks) are provided to craft a luminous decoration perfect for brightening your window or workspace.
Taught by Pam Kruger as part of Innov8
Celebrate spring and the Lunar New Year with a hands-on crafts class where you’ll create beautiful Japanese cherry blossom branches to decorate your favorite space. Found branches and all supplies will be provided -- color choice is up to you!
Taught by Ann Wilson as part of Innov8
With the help of Leslie Bun and SeJin Son of the Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American Resource Center
Jump on the latest crafting craze of bedazzling your favorite book! All supplies (and snacks) will be provided -- bring a book that, like most things in life, would just look better with some sparkly rhinestones attached to it!
Taught by Ann Wilson as part of Innov8
Join us in the Innovation Lab Makerspace to learn how to make patterned pom poms, and then discover different ways to use pom poms for clothing additions, home decorations, seasonal items, and toys. There's a multitude of fun and creative ways to use the humble pom pom to brighten up your life while accessing skill-building activities that can be fostered in our Innovation Lab. Materials and snacks will be provided, but if you have yarn at home that you would like to use, please feel free to bring it in!
Taught by Elizabeth Tibbitts as part of Innov8
It's the perfect time to make seed bombs that you can plant in your garden (or in a pot) after the last frost for a beautiful patch of flowers that are known to attract our best friend, the bee! Come get your hands dirty for a good cause and we'll provide all of the materials and some snacks. We look forward to seeing you there!
Taught by Michelle Mussuto
Join us for this simple but wildly satisfying craft project that turns bottle caps into fun and colorful magnets! Make some for yourself, your friends, maybe some strangers? All supplies and snacks will be provided in the MakerSpace area of the Innovation Lab on the 2nd floor! Meriam Library will be hosting a craft project every month in the MakerSpace as part of our Innov8 programming. Stay tuned for more fun and creative events!
Taught by Ann Wilson
Special Collections Open House
Friday, October 17
1 to 5 pm
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Saturday, October 18
Noon to 4 pm
October is American Archives Month -- Celebrate with Special Collections!
Give your textbooks and journals a glow-up! Join us in the Innovation Lab on the second floor of Meriam Library for a hands-on crafting session where you’ll create your own brown-paper book covers and decorate them with vintage-inspired ephemera. All supplies (and snacks) are provided!
Taught by Ann Wilson as part of Innov8
¿Eres nuevo en Chico State o quieres conocer mejor tu biblioteca? ¡Únete a nosotros para una visita guiada divertida e informativa con una bibliotecaria! Estudiantes y sus familias son muy bienvenidos.
New to Chico State or just curious about what the library has to offer? Come along for a fun and informative guided tour with a librarian! Students and their families are warmly invited.
Are you interested in joining a research lab or project, but not sure what’s out there or how to get started? How about mentorship and/or assistance with your research? Join the READ (Research Education Access & Discovery) Club for a casual opportunity to learn about research happening at Chico State and connect with potential mentors and collaborators!
For more information, please contact Anna Krause.