Take Home Packs are activity packs that you can pick up at the library, and take home to enjoy.
Packs are available at all branches on a first come, first serve basis. New packs will be available each month. For current branch hours, click here.
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.
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This month children can develop pre-writing skills with these fun salt tray skaters. If you missed getting a kit you can put together your own at home by opening up and printing off the following links: You will also need a tray or container, some salt and a chubby handled paintbrush. Watch this how to video to see how to put this activity together. We suggest you print off our January 2021 Early Literacy Activity Calendar and keep in a handy spot. Try doing a few activities with your child each week! Click on the calendar image below to view a printable version.
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| February |
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This month children will practice letter recognition as they assemble a snowman. If you missed getting a package you can put together your own at home by opening up and printing off the following links: You will also need some scissors, glue or tape as well as a marker or crayon and something to glue your finished snowman onto. Watch this video for more information about this activity, including how to modify it based on the developmental stage of your child. We suggest you print off our February 2021 Early Literacy Activity Calendar and keep it in a handy spot. Try doing a few activities with your child each week! Click on the calendar image below to view a printable version.
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| March |
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This month we are exploring the many uses of washi tape - a pretty, decorative paper masking tape. If you missed getting a package you can put together your own at home by opening up and printing off the instruction sheet link below: If can't locate washi tape, painter's tape or masking tape work just as well. Watch this video for examples of how you can use washi tape to build early literacy skills based on the developmental stage of your child. We suggest you print off our March 2021 Early Literacy Activity Calendar and keep it in a handy spot. Try doing a few activities with your child each week! Click on the calendar image below to view a printable version.
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| April |
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This month children will work on developing scissor skills through a variety of cutting activities. Set your child up for success with a good pair of preschool scissors. If you have a lefty at home, talk to staff at your local library branch - we have left handed children's scissors for sale - cost is $4.00
If you missed getting a take home package you can put together your own at home by opening up and printing off the instruction sheet link below: If you would like to print off more of the cutting strips, here are the full page templates: And here is the head template for making crazy hairstyles: Watch this video for tips on how to introduce scissors skills to a young child. We suggest you print off our April 2021 Early Literacy Activity Calendar and keep it in a handy spot. Try doing a few activities with your child each week! Click on the calendar image below to view a printable version.
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Maker Packs
Maker Packs are presented in partnership with Lichen. 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 |
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This month, make a Polar Bear Defense Catapult. Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. Watch this quick how-to video if you need some help with this activity. |
| February |
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This month, light up Valentine's Day with a light up robot card. Instructions are included in each kit, but you can also print them here. Watch this quick how-to video if you need some help with the activity. |
| March |
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This month, make a leprechaun trap! 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 |
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This month, make a Spring Circuit Bug! 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. |
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