Children's Events Calendar

March is Women’s History Month, and each week the library will have a Whodunit trivia challenge. Guess which woman, group of women or organization did what is described in our Whodunit challenge each week for a chance to win this month’s drawing for a $25 Target gift card. Research is permitted. It’s only cheating if you ask a staff member for the answer. One entry per team/household per week, and weekly challenges must be turned in by 2 pm on Saturday to qualify. No registration necessary.

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Painted rocks have so many possibilities: paper weights, door stops or in this case, dolls. Once you pick a theme – monsters, teens or random people – all you have to do is paint an array of outfits! Mix and match faces, hats, shoes and more! The more options you paint, the more fun it will be! This project includes the use of permanent marker, and we recommend wearing old clothing. Ages 10 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Using simple shapes and designs, create unique artwork with yarn as your medium! Ages 8 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Spring is coming and so is the Easter Bunny. Join us and make a beautiful crepe paper basket you can use for candy or flowers. Bring your creativity! Registration is required to secure a spot. Supplies are limited. Ages 8 to adult. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Have you ever walked by an empty patch of soil and thought “This spot could use some wildflowers?” Now you can make that happen. Create some seed balls! Seed balls can be tossed to spread some floral joy in all kinds of places! Seed balls are easy to make, a perfect craft for all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

April is here, and along with it come spring and several major holidays. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up your scavenger hunt starting Monday, April 3. Take pictures of each item and show them to a staff member by 2 pm on Saturday, April 8 for a chance to win this month’s drawing for a $25 Karns gift card. One entry per team/household. No registration necessary.

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String painting is such a fun and easy way to create beautiful artwork! It’s amazing to see the beautiful designs you can create with a simple piece of string or yarn. This kid-friendly art technique uses liquid watercolors and construction paper. Ages 6 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Easy DIY No Sew Sock Bunny perfect for Easter crafts or activity for kids. This project includes the use of permanent marker, and we recommend wearing old clothing. Ages 10 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

April is National Poetry Month, so let’s nurture our inner poets with book spine poems. Create a poem by stacking books and using the titles as the lines of poetry. Take a picture and show your poem at the circulation desk for a chance to win our monthly drawing for a $25 Karns gift card. Use your books at home, use library books, or use a combination. Entries must be submitted by 2 pm on Saturday, April 15. No registration necessary.

Come out with friends and family and compete in our Minute to Win It games. You can bring a team or join another team and meet some new people. All the games use household items, and can easily be played at home during picnics and other events. No registration required. All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Bring some of the outside in with tissue paper hydrangeas. Tissue paper flowers are lovely as the real thing, as well as easy to make. Great for children 6 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Earth Day 2023 is Saturday, April 22. Show your library how much you love the Earth by playing our Earth Day Bingo. Pick up a bingo card starting Monday, April 17 and complete five activities to celebrate Earth Day. Return your bingo card to the circulation desk by 2pm on Saturday, April 29 for a chance to win this month’s drawing for a $25 Karns gift card. One entry per person. No registration necessary

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Homemade gifts speak from the heart! Join us and make the perfect gift for yourself or for Mom. We will provide everything needed to make your colorful Mother’s Day vase! Registration is required to secure a spot. Supplies are limited. Ages 8 to adult. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Children’s Book Week is the first week of May. How many children’s books will the Branch check out this year during Children’s Book Week? Stop by the library and enter your guess for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Al’s Pizza in Summerdale. All entries must be submitted between Monday, May 1 and 2 pm on Saturday, May 6. If nobody guesses the exact amount, the person with the closest guess wins. One entry per person. No registration necessary.

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Create a three-dimensional work of art with beans! Dried lima, black, kidney and pinto beans make a unique and varied medium for mosaics. Great for kids 6 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lovely, floral pop-up card. Make your mom’s day with a special, hand-crafted card with a colorful surprise inside! Ages 10 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Stop by the Library between 11am and 1pm for your chance to celebrate May Day! Play a quick game, maybe you will win a prize! You can also make a quick and easy May craft. No registration necessary. First come, first served only. While supplies last. All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Have you been thinking about beginning to journal, or already journal? Join us and make a Dungaree Journal for your journaling adventure. You will be provided with the journal, and the materials to make a dungaree cover for the outside. You will also be given ideas and prompts to begin or to continue journaling. Registration is required to secure a spot. Supplies are limited. This project requires use of Hot Glue Gun. Ages 10 to adult. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Come out for a fun story time featuring the book, “There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”. We will be doing an interactive reading, then making an Old Lady and the things she swallowed to retell the story at home. No registration required. All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Join us and make a red, white, and blue rag tie summer wreath. You can use the wreath on your door or hang it on a wall inside. This beautiful fabric wreath will look great wherever you decide to put it. Registration is required to secure a spot. Supplies are limited. Ages 8 to adult. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Use pipe cleaners and a few beads to make cute pet dogs! Ages 8 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Turn your egg cartons into a fun colorful craft! In just a few easy steps, you can have a hand-painted mobile to brighten your day. Ages 6 and older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.