I love Creativebug's motto of "You are more creative than you think" because so often we admire what others are creating but we don't think we can manage anything creative ourselves. And most of all, we don't know where to start! However, creativity is not always about the outcome- It's the process of creating that is so beneficial. When you think of art as a process it becomes a great stress-reliver for all ages. This is something we really try to emphasize at the Barrington Area Library with our "process art" programs. There's no right or one way to create art.  

So where do we begin? Creativebug is a database that is available to you with your Barrington Area Library card. They have many videos to help you with "the joys of making". They offer classes such as knitting, paper crafts, sewing, painting and drawing. Creativebug even has a collection of videos for kids' crafts. So why not put on some fun music and print these coloring pages today and color with crayons, pencils or watercolor paints (I recommend printing with a laser printer so the printer ink won't bleed). 

Mindful Moment: "Art is a natural way to practice mindfulness." The colors, textures, and the sounds of creating pull us into the moment. You don't need any previous training to meditate through art, just a willingness to draw like a child, with freedom and sense of curiosity." - Amy Maricle, Art Therapist and founder of Mindful Art Studio.

  Youth Services Assistant Librarian Nancy