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Flower Petal Suncatchers

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Inspired by Jean Van't Hul's book "The Artful Parent," kids made colorful suncatchers using fresh flowers and paper plates.

Cook the Book Club

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photo focused on hands filling plates over an array of potluck dishes

Patrons come together to share food and conversation with recipes made from a single cookbook. 

Donut Diorama Day

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Teens and police officers team up to create three-dimensional doughnut structures in a chaotic competition.

Grandparent's Day

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Bring out the kid in all of us! This program offered grandparents a chance to bond with their young grandchildren at the library.  

Zine Workshop

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Introduce your patrons to zines — homemade magazines — and help get them started making their own.

Read to a Dog

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Young readers practice their reading skills with a comforting companion — a certified therapy dog. 

De-Stress with Doggos

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Ogden Farmers' Library attracted 20- and 30-somethings with a low-key event with therapy dogs.

Oreo Taste-Test Challenge

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Cherry Cola Oreos? Pistachio Thins? Omaha Public Library served 17 Oreo varieties for an epic challenge. 

Human Battleship

Inspired by a school gym class, this life-size version of the classic tabletop game is fun for all ages.