Take and make activities for children and families in May – pick up curbside while supplies last.
Easy Collage Kits
May 1-29
Encourage your child’s brain building with this highly creative, no-fuss activity! Collage making teaches fine motor skills and develops an understanding of textures, shapes, and patterns. Pick up a kit containing oversize paper and a glue stick plus plenty of pre-cut tissue paper, cellophane, yarn, stickers, ribbon, and more. Ideal for ages 3-5 with younger and older children welcome.
At the following locations: Brightwood Branch, Forest Park Branch, East Forest Park Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch
Mother’s Day Cards Take and Make
May 1-8
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th! Express your affection and admiration for that special woman in your life with a personalized card made by you! All supplies provided. Pick up curbside. Ages 4-18.
At the following locations: Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Mason Square Branch
Rainbow Ribbon Dancers
May 1-29
Celebrate May with these colorful ribbon accessories.The Take and Make bag includes everything that you need to make a Rainbow Ribbon Dancer – pick it up at curbside! Decorate your wrist cuff with colorful ribbons, then wear your finished Rainbow Ribbon Dancers when you dance and play! Ages 4-8.
At the following locations: Brightwood Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Mason Square Branch
Spring Fun Bag Take and Make
May 1-29
Looking for fun this Spring? Look no further! We have exciting, inspiring and fun activities and crafts in the bag! Make your own ball launcher! Plant a flower garden! And more! There’s also a few surprises, so make sure to stop by and get your bag curbside. Ages 5-10.
At the following locations: Brightwood Branch, Central Library, East Springfield Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Mason Square Branch
Mystery Detective Take and Make
May 10-22
May is Mystery Month so we’ve created a take and make kit for budding Private Investigators. Activites include honing observation skills, cracking codes, fingrprint identification, and more! For ages 8-12. Available during curbside hours.
At the following locations: Brightwood Branch, East Springfield Branch
Rainbow Flowers Craft
May 10-15
This fun, easy Spring craft is great for all ages to make. Pick up a Take and Make bag kit at our curbside that will include the supplies needed to make this fun family craft. For children of all ages.
At the following location: East Forest Park Branch
Shapes scavenger hunt
May 1 – June 30
What shapes of items can you find outside this spring? Pick up a scavenger hunt curbside, or download and print from online! Head outside to find what’s on the list. Return the list during curbside hours to claim a prize. Take pictures of what you find and share them with us!
Available online or at all library locations.
