Take Home Packs are activity packs that you can pick up at the library, and take home to enjoy.
Effective July 1st, instructions will no longer be posted on this webpage.
Please head to a library branch to pick up your Take Home Pack - with the instructions included.
This summer, Take Home Packs will be available weekly while supplies last!
Get Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read are early literacy packs designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children 2-5 years old. These packs include simple activities that develop skills in reading, writing, talking, counting, singing, and playing.
| January 2022 |
| This month preschoolers can enjoy two mitten activities. Here are the instructions. Click on the image for a printable copy. Here are the mitten templates:
click here to have a printable copy |
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February 2022 |
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This month preschoolers can enjoy two Snowman crafts Here are the instructions, click on the image for a printable copy.
Our monthly early literacy calendars have lots of tips and suggestions to incorporate simple early literacy activities in your every day life. Click on the image below for a printable copy.
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| March 2022 |
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This month preschoolers can enjoy two Snowman crafts Here are the instructions, click on the image for a printable copy.
Our monthly early literacy calendars have lots of tips and suggestions to incorporate simple early literacy activities in your every day life. Click on the image below for a printable copy.
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| April 2022 |
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This month preschoolers can make a Happy Rain Cloud craft. Here are the instructions, click on the image for a printable copy.
Our monthly early literacy calendars have lots of tips and suggestions to incorporate simple early literacy activities in your every day life. Click on the image below for a printable copy.
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| May 2022 |
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Our craft this month is inspired by the classic book "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie". Children can create their own mouse from a spoon. Instructions are included in each kit, but you can click on the image below to get a printable copy:
Our monthly early literacy calendars have lots of tips and suggestions to incorporate simple early literacy activities in your every day life. Click on the image below for a printable copy.
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| June 2022 |
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This month's craft is a caterpillar based on the book "The Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Instructions are included in the kit. Click on the image below for a printable copy.
Our monthly early literacy calendars have lots of tips and suggestions to incorporate simple early literacy activities in your every day life. Click on the image below for a printable copy.
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Maker Packs
Maker Packs are presented in partnership with Pinnguaq. These are hands-on activities for school-aged children aged 5 years and older. The packs are designed to build skills in the areas of STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
| January 2022 |
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This month, make Melting Snowman Oobleck. Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. Watch this quick how-to video if you need some help getting started with this activity. |
| February 2022 |
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This month, make a harmonica! Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. Watch this how-to video if you need some help with the activity. |
| March 2022 |
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This month, make a lava lamp! Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. Watch this how-to video if you need some help with the activity. |
| April 2022 |
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This month, make a lava lamp! Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. |
| May 2022 |
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This month, make a crystal suncatcher! Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. Watch this how-to video if you need some help with the activity. |
| June 2022 |
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This month, make your own bubbles! Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. |
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