I’m always looking for small program ideas that don’t take a lot of planning time, are inexpensive, are flexible, and appeal widely. Here are three to try. Sci-Fi Stitches – or – Embroidered notecards You can be silly or serious with this one. I did both and both were fun. For the “sci-fi stitches” I […]
Sharing mythology and culture from around the world, this Mythology for Middle School kids was very popular!
The library offers exciting learning opportunities for kids. See these fun library activities for kids to foster their love for learning.
I'll be running this again at the MCM Expo this weekend but if you can't make it, give it a go by printing this image out!
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Discover a variety of fun and affordable kids activities near you in [Your City]! From parks and museums to library programs and sports leagues, there's something for every child to enjoy without breaking the bank.
Just wanted to send a big thank you for the sensory storytime this morning! It was terrific! … My four-year old LOVED it and I think I’m even more excited than he is as the event stirred up a lot of great ideas for activities I can do with my kids at home! Thank you thank you!!! This wonderful feedback was given to me by a grateful mom after I did my first Sensory Storytime for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. She and her son have attended every sensory storytime since. I know from asking that her family had visited the library, but had never attended a storytime before this one. Children with autism and other developmental disabilities live in your community, no matter its size. As welcoming, friendly, and inclusive as you are, families may still refrain from bringing their children to “regular” storytimes for fear of...
These library activities for kids help kids make the most of the time they have in the library!
IT'S ALIVE!! Not sure what inspired this idea to begin with, but this is a program I wanted to do for awhile. This one can be a little daunting though, since there is the possibility of someone getting injured. But as long as everyone's following the rules, all of your kiddos will leave with an…
Essex Public Library - Reading Takes You Everywhere! Summer Reading Program
Here are 27 library activities for kids that will give you different ways of engaging them at the library and help to grow a love of reading.
Posts about Dinosaur STEAM week written by Tess
Who doesn't love Pete the Cat?? Over 80 kids showed up to our Pete the Cat storytime, so I wanted to share what we did. Setup I modeled this program off of our popular Dr. Seuss Birthday Party, where half the time is stories, and the other half is crafts and activities. And I knew…
Scavenger hunts and reading make the perfect pair. Discovering new stories, interesting characters, or a great series builds your child’s love for literature as well as her motivation to become an independent reader. As parents we want to grow our children’s interest in reading but sometimes feel like we’ve run out of ideas on how to do just that. …
Searching for the best 'This or That' questions for kids? Discover these great icebreakers for all occasions and start the fun now!
I run a Pokemon Club at my library as part of a regular series of after school programs. The kids who come to my club are always very exc...
So quickly after I've started it up, my new LibraryLaura blog has come to a halt. I was in a debilitating car accident last week and am comp...
The Library word search puzzle is a look at the best of book borrowing. The word game is a free printable download PDF.
