Crafts in the Courtyard: Twirligig

Stop by the Weezie Courtyard this morning and make this fun spinning toy!  You have probably heard of a whirligig before.  A Whirligig, by definition, is any kind of spinning toy or object.  In colonial times, they made whirligig toys out of buttons and string. This "Twirligig" spinner toy is made of strips of paper and a wooden skewer.  It twirls as it spins and makes all kinds of beautiful patterns. They are tons of fun to play with!

This Weekend at the Library event supports the Library's year-round programs and services. For more information about the weekend please view our event page: https://nantucketatheneum.org/weekend-at-the-library-2024/