La Salle library to host Art Speaking for children 6 and older

Youth ages 6 and older are invited to participate in Art Speaking from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the La Salle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., as part of the City of La Salle Foundation’s Quiet Fest.

Youth will create abstract masterpieces on 8-inch-by-10-inch canvas in this fun and creative hands-on program.

Craft aprons will be furnished to participants, and families are asked to stay and assist their children in crafting their art. Participants will receive a gift book when the program concludes.

Registration is required, and participation is limited to 20 youths. Participants must register by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29.

In addition to the Art Speaking program, the library will offer art gift sets and a gift book to youth ages 6 and older who stop by the circulation desk in the Children’s Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The art gift set includes a mini canvas, an art easel, an acrylic paint set and a paintbrush.

The children’s area of the library will remain open until 3 p.m. The adult area of the library will close at its regular time of 2 p.m.

The program is free and open to the public. Free face masks, including youth masks, are available at the circulation desk. The La Salle Public Library is Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant. Register at https://forms.gle/gYtq4m13gwrsZ4Mj9.

For information, call the library at 815-223-2341.