Category Archives: Crafting with Kids

Crafting with Kids — Lift-the-Flap Mouse

16 Aug
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We love having crafts available for kids to make after story time.  We especially love it when we can find something that ties in directly with a book we just read!  Many authors and illustrators have websites that are full … Continue reading →

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Crafting with Kids — Beaded Butterfly Suncatchers

19 Jul
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Beaded Butterfly Sun Catchers Summer is a great time to make things with your kids.  Sometimes the ideas are hard to come by, but that’s where we come in! The library is full of great craft books exploding with terrific … Continue reading →

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Crafting with Kids — Vertical Gardens

20 Jun
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Vertical Gardens This month’s craft comes from Miss Melanie, our resident recycling and gardening expert. “Gardening is all the rage so if you don’t have one yet and you have access to an outside wall, you can be a vertical … Continue reading →

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Crafting with Kids

18 Apr
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  It’s a guest post from Miss Mary at Main! When it’s cold or rainy outside, why not set up a craft table in your kitchen for your children?   Here are four very simple crafts that any child can do … Continue reading →

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Crafting with Kids

20 Mar
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Story Time and Library Crafts Sure, crafts can be messy and fun, but for us, simple is best. One thing we love to include at the end of story time is a craft for our little ones to work on … Continue reading →

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