Kannapolis library offers ‘Geektastic’ activities

Library assistant Christie Smith came up with the idea for Geektastic Craft Night almost a year ago, and it has been a monthly event at the Kannapolis library ever since.

Smith said she picked the name Geektastic because of the nature of the crafts.

“We do a lot of weird, unique things with a science-fiction type flavor that most people wouldn’t expect for crafts.”

The events are open to all ages, but they are usually geared toward teenagers and young adults.

Angie Furr brought her nine-year-old daughter, Sara Furr, who is home-schooled. Furr, a Concord resident, said she takes advantage of many programs that are offered by the library and the parks in Cabarrus County to help her with educating Sara. And the activities also allow her daughter to interact with others in a safe environment.

“Parks and recreation, along with the libraries, offer a lot of great programs, but people don’t seem to understand that they are available,” said Furr, who takes advantage of the adult programs as well. “They have so many things going on that we could stay busy the rest of our lives.”

Sara decided to make a collection of hearts into a mobile she could hang from her ceiling fan to decorate for Valentine’s Day. She cut out a picture of a centaur with an arrow to put at the bottom to complete the theme.

Twelve-year-old Jay-anna Rich was really happy with the necklace and bracelet she made with the help of her friend Kim Wallace. Even though it was a little tough a first, Jay-anna finally got them just right, breaking into a big smile as Wallace tied the necklace around her neck.

Corey Davis, of Kannapolis, was enjoying a short break away from her housework and children. When her husband came home from work, she left him with the children as she headed to the library.

“We come here about every other week,” she said. “I love coming to the library – always have, ever since I was a little girl.”

The next two Geektastic Craft Nights, which run 5-6 p.m., are March 14, when they will be making bracelets out of old shirts, and April 23, when they will be making wallets out of duct tape.