In celebration of the United States’ Semiquincentennial in 2026, Bangor Public Library is creating a large-scale American flag* mural compiled from 325 individual squares that together form a vibrant version of the American flag, a symbol of unity, shared purpose, hope, and love for our country.
Join us to participate in a hands-on workshop in the Crofutt Community room. At this workshop, you may complete one or more squares for the flag. The library will provide materials** including canvas squares, collage materials, paint, brushes, glue, and stamps.
The canvas squares will have an assigned color theme written on the back: red, white, or blue, and we ask that individuals collage, paint, draw, sew, sculpt, stamp, or write on their square in the majority of that color tone.
Completed squares will be arranged into the American flag to be displayed in the Cyr Gallery during the library’s 250th celebration, June through July.
Artist Stephanie Krimmel and Mrs. Maynard’s Art Room blog inspired our project, and we look forward to sharing our version with the community this summer.
Any squares left unfinished on March 14 will be available the following week as a “Take and Make” craft (paint not included) that must be returned to the reference desk by April 3 to be sewn into the larger flag. To ensure a proper distribution of red, white, and blue squares, the library cannot guarantee that every square will be included in the final piece.
*Current design of 50 stars and 13 bars
**As noted, you do not need to bring your own supplies. However, if you have supplies you’d like to use to create a square, feel free to bring them along.