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Read It, Make It : Paper Bird Craft

Read It, Make It : Paper Bird Craft

  • Post published:January 13, 2023
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

There was once a time when all the colors, from midsummer blue to sunrise orange, lived at the tips of Annie's fingers. But when her classmate's sidelong glances cause Annie…

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Read It, Make It : Sending a Hug in the Mail

Read It, Make It : Sending a Hug in the Mail

  • Post published:December 23, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Artie loves giving hugs. But she can't give a hug to her Grandma who lives so far away. Instead, she shows us how to send hugs using the magic of…

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Read It, Make It : Turkey Disguise

Read It, Make It : Turkey Disguise

  • Post published:November 29, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Thanksgiving is all about showing kindness and gratitude to everyone you love. This year, if you're very careful and clever, you might help a turkey friend find his own family,…

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Read It, Make It : Horse Drawing

Read It, Make It : Horse Drawing

  • Post published:November 9, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Read I Cannot Draw a Horse by Charise Mericle Harper to find out how a simple "nothing shape" becomes a cat, a squirrel, a beaver, a bunny, a dog, a…

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STEAM Week Project: Salt Paintings

STEAM Week Project: Salt Paintings

  • Post published:July 22, 2022
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Salt paintings really pop on dark backgrounds. This multi-colored heart was painted on black construction paper. Salt is a very familiar ingredient in the kitchen. There are hardly any recipes,…

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Read It, Make It: Fourth of July!

Read It, Make It: Fourth of July!

  • Post published:June 27, 2022
  • Post author:Rachel G

Get excited about July 4 by reading one of these books, then create a festive patriotic blower to help you celebrate! Have fun! These books are available to check our…

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Read It, Make It: Dandelion Craft

Read It, Make It: Dandelion Craft

  • Post published:June 18, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

The classic children's book, Dandeline by Don Freeman reminds readers that it's always best to just be yourself. Read the book then make a fun lion craft. You'll need to…

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Read It, Make It: Paper Flower and Cone Craft

Read It, Make It: Paper Flower and Cone Craft

  • Post published:May 17, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

The beautifully illustrated wordless book Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno Lawson and Sydney Smith is an ode to the importance of small things, small people, and small gestures. In this story…

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Read it, Make It: May the 4th edition!

Read it, Make It: May the 4th edition!

  • Post published:May 3, 2022
  • Post author:Rachel G

Celebrate May the 4th by checking out a Star Wars picture book. If you can't make it to the library, you can check out a Star Wars book from our…

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Read It, Make It : Snowman Craft

Read It, Make It : Snowman Craft

  • Post published:February 22, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Find out what real animals think of the mysterious stranger that shows up one day unexpectedly in the story, Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy by Carl Sams II…

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Read It, Make It: Red Paper Snowflakes

Read It, Make It: Red Paper Snowflakes

  • Post published:January 29, 2022
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Moving away from friends is difficult, especially when everything and everyone is so different from what you know.  Friends are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu and illustrated by Lynn Scurfield…

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Read It, Make it: Paper Lanterns

  • Post published:January 13, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: Playing With Lanterns by Wang Yage, Illustrated by Zhu Chengliang Lunar New Year falls on February 1 this year. One of the many traditions associated with…

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Read it, Make it – Finger Knitted Scarf

Read it, Make it – Finger Knitted Scarf

  • Post published:December 28, 2021
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Read the delightful and funny story If You Want to Knit Some Mittens by Laura Purdie Salas to learn all about the process of making wool yarn; from bringing home…

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Read It, Make It – Squirrel Paper Tube Puppet

Read It, Make It – Squirrel Paper Tube Puppet

  • Post published:November 30, 2021
  • Post author:Emily Lindberg

Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep by April Pulley Sayre and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins is a sweet read-a-loud that takes the reader along for a day in the life of a…

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Read It, Make It: Hanging Bat Craft

Read It, Make It: Hanging Bat Craft

  • Post published:October 19, 2021
  • Post author:Katie S.

Read It, Make It: Little Bat in Night School by Brian Lies Little Bat was so excited to start school that he couldn't sleep. He had all of his supplies…

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