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Espresso Yourself

2026-11-24 16:30:00 2026-11-24 17:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Espresso Yourself Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 24
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Pontiac Branch

Meeting Room

Grades 7-12: Learn about light and dark values in art and create a painting using different concentrations of coffee.

Chiaroscuro is the effect of the contrast between light and shadow in art. Learn about painting different values to create depth and contrast in paintings. Using various concentrations of coffee, create a monochromatic painting that highlights contrast and smells really good!

This program is intended for Grades 7-12.

Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.

AGE GROUP: | 9th-12th Grade | 7th-8th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, History and Entertainment |

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Pontiac Branch

Phone: 260-421-1350

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Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed

About the library

Pontiac Branch shares a campus with the Fort Wayne Urban League and Brightpoint’s Hanna Creighton Head Start. It has a 2 story playscape for children and artwork on the pillars by Theoplis Smith. Don’t miss the stained glass window that was designed by William L. Lupkin Designs and donated by the building’s architect, Alan R.Grinsfelder. The Pontiac Branch is a community destination for neighborhood kids, organizations & clubs, and those in need of computer access.  

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