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.

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.  

Unicorn Party

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A girl on a horse decorated as a unicorn

A year later, kids still rush into this Oklahoma library shouting, "This is where I saw a unicorn!"

Creative Engagement with Youth

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Kansas City Public Library brought fun, creative art projects, like Continuous Line Monsters, to kids in a local after-school program.

Sherlock Night

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A Texas library offered a night of activities inspired by Sherlock Holmes, including an escape room. 

Make a Rollercoaster Maze

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With limited supplies, children are challenged to create a mini rollercoaster maze for a wooden ball to travel through.

Drive-In Movie Night

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Cruise to the library in your hotrod for an old-fashioned drive-in movie! Kids decorate their cardboard box cars before "parking" for showtime.

Papel Picado

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Participants cut colorful tissue paper into intricate designs to create this traditional Mexican craft.

Community-Made Granny Square Afghan

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Photograph of two people smiling holding up finish granny square blankets

This program guided participants in the art of crocheting granny squares, resulting in the creation of two communal blankets. Community members also contributed granny squares crafted at home. The finished blankets were then raffled off among the contributors.

Percy Jackson Party

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Based on the popular book series, party like a Greek God with a costume contest, themed snacks and more.