Arcadia Public Library

"Class reunions: a time for memories--good, bad, and, as Virgil Flowers is about to find out, deadly--in the thrilling new novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series Virgil knows the town of Trippton, Minnesota, a little too well. A few years back, he investigated the corrupt - and as it turned out, homicidal - local school board, and now the town's back in view with more alarming news: A woman's been found dead, frozen in a block of ice. There's...

In this colorful class, Livia shares her expert technique for making anemones out of tissue paper. She begins with an overview of how to cut and dip-dye bleach the paper, and then shares how to pleat the petals and attach them to floral wire with floral tape. Once you've made a batch of flowers, Livia shares professional tips on how to arrange them by color and shape and put them together into a gorgeous wedding bouquet or tabletop arrangement.

In this class, paper flower artist Livia Cetti shares her technique for making everyone's favorite flower: the peony. You will learn how to bleach the paper, cut out the petals, and put them all together to make a lush, realistic bloom. She then teaches you how to attach a hair clip to the bloom, making it a perfect long-lasting accessory - and a perfect way to enjoy this special bloom year-round.

Alison acquired an amaryllis for Beryl who bought a begonia for Crystal--and so on through the alphabet, as full-page illustrations are presented of each flower.

Liana shows you how to make self-planting seed bombs, just in time for spring! This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on February 21, 2017.

Craft a moment suspended in time using the distinctive properties of resin. While the medium has a reputation for being messy and complicated, Creativebug instructor Twinkie Chan demonstrates how attention to detail can lead to a mesmerizing outcome. Using a basic paperweight as a simple introductory project, you'll learn how to select and mix resin, then assemble your project. You'll see how some inclusions need to be treated differently and the...

Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is an enchanting picture book exploring the relationship between childhood and nature. In this simple yet profound story, one child experiences a flower with all five senses -- from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes -- revealing how a single flower can expand one's perspective in incredible ways. This book is the authorial debut of award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris. Reminds readers to appreciate...

In this colorful class, the wedding experts at 100 Layer Cake demonstrate how to make perfect bouquets with help from Emily of Shotgun Floral. Learn how to make a gorgeous composition using lots of different varietals, and the best strategy for working with color. Once you've combined your favorite flowers into a stunning bouquet, you'll learn how to secure the arrangement with tape, ribbon and pins.

Spring is here, and the Flower Princesses are having a party, but where is Princess Buttercup?