Open Art Studio

An open studio session for teens in grades 7 through 12 at the Merlo branch in Northalsted, every Tuesday afternoon from October 6, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. The library stocks an unusually generous range of supplies — watercolor and acrylic paint, polymer and air-dry clay, brush pens, origami paper, a button maker, a vinyl cutter, and even a lightpad for tracing — so attendees can work on an ongoing project or try something new. Supplies are available on a first-come basis; advance sign language or accessibility requests require at least 14 business days' notice.