Library take and make kits

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To celebrate National Library Week, tween, teen, and adult patrons can create their own mini-libraries at home and then add them to the full display.

I posted back in November about the monthly Take and Make projects that we offer at the library. This is a passive program in which we leave a Ziplock bag with instructions and supplies out for gro…

Remember how I was just saying that I love me some self directed programs? Well, I do! I especially love self directed crafting programs. And how’s this for an easy peasy teen program? Ma…

I've mentioned before that we're revamping our prizes for the Summer Reading Club this year. Part of that is providing a choice of Science Activity Packs when kids complete the Summer Reading Club. Science Activity Packs include supplies and instructions for a science activity that kids can do at home. Our Balloon Rocket activity packs include: 1 balloon (purchased in bulk from Amazon, $12.97 for 144 balloons) 1 long piece of kite string (we had this already) 1 plastic straw (purchased at…

Do you love escape rooms and puzzles, and miss hosting events with them in your library? Are your patrons tired of digital escape rooms? Try Break-In Bags! They’re like a mini escape room in …

If there is no room for a makerspace in your library or classroom, students can check out and take home "maker kits" to make and create with their families.

Posts about passive programming written by hushlander

What are Maker Kits? Maker Kits are low-cost, versatile materials for open-ended creating put together in one container around a themed craft. Each kit is filled with supplies that are easy to use …

I have seen many monthly subscription kits around for kids lately. I guess this must be kind of a trendy thing right now? Whenever I come across art subscription boxes I think to myself man, my daughter would love to get something like this. However, when I look at the annual price tag and what’s included […]