Gifts unwrapped, Advent calendars finished, and all other holiday detritus shoved off until after next Wednesday’s midnight chime, this in-between time’s perfect for a little artistic outlet. Kiddos from 6 to 10 can engage their creative brain with oil pastel painting, creating a lovely winter scene on black paper. Materials provided by Austin Public Library make this a light load on guardians, who’re probably still cleaning up discarded bags and boxes, and the youth will enjoy a moment of calm after the holiday maelstrom. – James Scott
