Our community is full of people who know how to do amazing things!
Get ready for an afternoon of discovery, creativity and hands-on fun at our first How-To Fair on Saturday, April 25, 12:30–4:30p.m. at the Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington.
Drop in, explore and try something new as the library transforms into a celebration of skills and hobbies. Enjoy hands-on sessions, live demonstrations, presentations and a Meet-the-Experts Hall where local makers, hobbyists and professionals share what they love to do. With dozens of experiences to choose from, you can discover chess, wildcrafting, improv, painting, dancing, knot tying and more.
Experiences for Every Age:
The celebration doesn’t stop there!
How-To programs will pop up across the library system in the weeks surrounding the Fair, featuring cookie decorating, ASL, biking, puppetry, calligraphy and more.
(scroll down for list of programs in addition to the How-To Fair)
How-To: Calligraphy
Friday, April 17
Scheben Branch, 2 p.m.
Enhance your penmanship with new handwriting techniques.
How-To: Entrepreneurship
Wednesday, April 22
Walton Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to start a business with the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission. Evaluate your idea, identify target markets, access resources to build a financial plan and more.
How-To: Spot Fake News
Thursday, April 23
Hebron Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Learn to spot fake news and understand factors behind bias and misinformation.
How-To: Book Blooms
Tuesday, April 28
Scheben Branch, 2 p.m.
Using a forgotten book, learn the art of page folding to create a paper vase.
How-To: Brick Mobile (grades K-5)
Tuesday, April 7
Walton Branch, 6 p.m.
Learn how to design and build a brick tower that can withstand an earthquake using real engineering techniques.
How-To: Puppets 101 (grades 1-5)
Sunday, April 12
Main Library, 2 p.m.
Design your own hand-in-mouth puppet as you learn tips and tricks with Madcap Puppets.
How-To: American Construction Toy Museum (family)
Wednesday, April 22
Chapin Memorial Library, 5:30-7 p.m.
Celebrate the world of interlocking brick toys by racing creations on a LEGO® derby track, tackling challenges inspired by LEGO® Masters and discovering their history through vintage toys.
How-To: Busy, Busy Bee (3-6 years)
Monday, April 27
Scheben Branch, 6 p.m.
Learn about parts of a hive, act out the different jobs of honeybees and try fresh honey from Gorman Heritage Farm.
How-To: Cool Critters Outreach (family)
Tuesday, April 28
Hebron Branch, 6 p.m.
Learn about different animals and their habitats while exploring which make good pets and which are better suited for the wild.
How-To: Animal Action Obstacle Course (family)
Wednesday, April 29
Scheben Branch, 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.
Run like a jaguar and climb like a monkey while you learn to move like rainforest creatures in an obstacle course.
How-To: Seeds to Sprout (grades 6-12)
Friday, April 10
Walton Branch, 3 p.m.
Decorate a pot, then plant herb or floral seeds and learn how to care for them as they grow.
How-To: Jungle in a Jar (grades 6-12)
Thursday, April 23
Main Library, 5 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day by creating and learning about self-contained ecosystems.
The How-To Fair is funded by the Duke Energy Foundation. Sessions are subject to change without notice.
is there a later time for the calligraphy class’s this one is in the middle of my workday?
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for your interest! At this time we’re only offering one session for the calligraphy class, but keep an eye on our events as we may offer additional calligraphy classes in the future.