Crafternoon: Tornado in a Jar

Crafternoon: Tornado in a Jar is a hands-on arts and science activity at the Mattapan branch of the Boston Public Library. Participants will make a tornado in a jar, with all necessary materials supplied.

The program is listed for children and families, including ages 3–5, ages 6–12, grades 5–8, and tweens ages 9–12.

When: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Showtimes: 3:00–4:00pm

Activity: Participants will create a tornado in a jar as a crafty science project.

Materials: All materials are provided.

Ages: Children ages 3–5 and 6–12, families, grades 5–8, and tweens ages 9–12

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Mattapan branch, Boston Public Library

Address: 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126

Branch hours: The Mattapan location is open from 10:00am to 6:00pm on the day of the event.

Contact: Amy Loustau at aloustau@bpl.org or 617-298-9218