Programs designed to be fun for the whole family.
Offer homeschool families a fun night out to enjoy time together and learn more about the library. Plus, discover better ways to serve them! This outline has been used for groups ranging from 12 to 50 individuals (or 3 to 12 families). Homeschool Family Night Outline The beauty of this event is you can use…
Get families moving throughout the library with indoor miniature golf! Rent or purchase supplies from a vendor OR get creative with these budget-friendly ideas. Much of the supplies may already be hiding around your library or in a craft closet. This memorable program works great as a passive or one-time event for all ages. It…
Don’t keep the kids (or library staff) up until midnight. Throw a Noon Year’s Eve Party on or before December 31 with crafts, games, and treats! This program features activity stations for families to enjoy at their own pace and a balloon drop countdown. These activities have worked great for group sizes of 20 to…
Party with Snoopy and the Peanuts gang! Host an event in August to celebrate Snoopy’s birthday, in October, alongside a showing of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, in November to celebrate Peanuts creator Charles Schultz’s birthday, or any time! The target audience for these activities is ages 3 through 8, but the whole family…
Calling all ghouls and goblins, it’s Halloween season at the library! Children of all ages will enjoy these fang-tastic books, activities, crafts, and snacks. Incorporate one or two into a not-so-scary storytime or try an all-ages event with stations sprinkled throughout the library for families to enjoy at their own pace. These ideas have been…