Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Canvas and Creativity for Kids and Teens

Registration now closed

Canvas and Creativity for Kids and Teens

2024-06-25 14:00:00 2024-06-25 15:30:00 America/New_York Canvas and Creativity for Kids and Teens Join us for an afternoon of painting. Paint a small canvas using the theme: Fun in the Sun. Return to see your artwork displayed at the branch, July 1-29. For grades 3-12. Registration opens June 11. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Tuesday, June 25
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for an afternoon of painting. Paint a small canvas using the theme: Fun in the Sun. Return to see your artwork displayed at the branch, July 1-29. For grades 3-12. Registration opens June 11.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.644.7050 beginning June 11. 

A small canvas, paints, brushes, and prompts for creative inspiration will be supplied. 

This is an in-person program. After the program, the paintings will be left to dry and then displayed.   

If you wish to keep your artwork, please pick up by Saturday, August 3, 2024.  

All participants will be entered in a drawing for a gift card. 

By submitting your art, you are giving permission to Akron-Summit County Public Library to display, photograph, and promote it.

The Library reserves the right not to display paintings that could be considered offensive or inappropriate.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | School Age (Grades 3-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Art & Crafts |

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
Skip Opening hours widget
Mon, Aug 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Sep 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room