Rockin' out at the Library
Children created harmonicas, banjoes and pet rocks at "Rock Around the Craft" at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library in Marana. It was one of the very popular programs for children at the library.
Rock Around the Craft
Maddox and Kade learn how to play their harmonicas. These harmonicas are a cross between harmonicas and kazoos. One play them by blowing along the side, but the musical notes will be provided by the player. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Lauren gets some help making her harmonica. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
The basics for banjos are ready for the children to finish creating and decorating them to suit their creative minds. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
Brothers Maddox and Kade made banjos. Maddox is a rebel and didn't go with standard stringing protocols. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
This young lady is making a pet rock. Her completed harmonica is at her elbow. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
Alisa is making her pet rock. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
The eyes are the windows to the soul of this pet rock. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
Gunnar is learning the intricacies of the harmonica. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
Gunnar is ready to play his harmonica. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
Diesel and Gunnar, with Mom watching, learn how to make their harmonicas. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Edward is choosing decorations for his banjo. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Maddie decorates her banjo with hearts and glue. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Zoey, center, glues hearts to her banjo while her mom, left, helps. Maddie, right, chooses more decorations. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
Beck, shows how to play the harmonica. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Diesel readies for his banjo concert. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Maddox plays his harmonica, while his brother, Kade, appears to sneak up on him. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Diesel and his banjo. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Alisa prepares to decorate her banjo. Lauren is to her left doing the same. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Beck is deciding how his pet rock should look. It's hard for parents to say a child can't keep a pet rock if it follows him home. They don't eat or make puddles on the floor. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Maddie has completed her instruments and is coloring a picture. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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One child's banjo has heart-shaped eyes and a smile. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
There were several decorations available for banjos, but Lauren and Alisa were partial to hearts. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
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Zoey takes the time to be precise. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
Rock Around the Craft
Gunnar strums before he begins decorating. Children participated in Rock Around the Craft, during which they created harmonicas, pet rocks and banjoes, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schlisler Dr., Marana, Ariz., on Friday, July 13, 2018. Photo by Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star
"Rock Around the Craft" at Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library in Marana makes for happy kids.