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. 

Portraits by Primary Schoolers

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A group of students (ages 6-8) draw portraits of seniors from the community.

Geode Skulls

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These geode-style skulls are a great decor piece for Halloween or to display as a year-round treasure.

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.