Curbside craft kits
Beginning June 16, 2020, take home a Curbside Craft Kit to enjoy with your child.* Each kit will include the materials you'll need (except scissors and glue) to make an easy and educational craft. A new craft kit will be available each month. Ask for your Curbside Craft Kit when you visit us during our designated curbside pickup hours.
*Craft kits are available on a first come, first-served basis while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
Daily literacy activities to enjoy with your child
Download the American Library Association's Early Literacy Calendar and discover a year's worth of fun, daily activities that will help your child build their reading and comprehension skills! Activities include those for readers ages 0-3, and 3 and up!
Easy craft activities to enjoy with your child
Capture the magic of library story times at home. Here's how it's done:
- Read one of our suggested picture book titles.
- Watch one of our story time videos.
- Complete the matching craft with your kids.
Use the list below to select a book, then enjoy the craft that matches!
Watch Miss Rachel's story time video for I'm Worried by Michael Ian Black | Flamingo Craft
Watch Miss Ann's story time video for I Explore: Under the Sea by Dr. Mike Goldsmith | Dolphin Craft
Watch Miss Kerri's story time video for Fox and Squirrel Make a Friend by Ruth Ohi | Hand Fox Craft
Watch Miss Kerri's story time video for Birds by Kevin Henke | Bird and Nest Craft
Watch Miss Kerri's story time video for The Very Brave Bear by Nick Bland | Black Bear Craft
Watch Miss Laura's story time video for How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read by Jane Yolen | Dinosaur Craft
Watch Miss Kerri's story time video for Giraffe and Bird Together Again by Rebecca Bender | Giraffe Craft
Watch Miss Kerri's story time video for Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale | Shark Craft
Watch Miss Rachel's story time video for Curious George: the Ice Cream Surprise by Margret & H.A. Rey | Monkey Craft
Listen to Miss Laura's sing-along for "Alice the Camel" | Camel Craft
Watch Miss Rachel's story time video for Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin | Spider Craft
Watch Miss Ann's sing-along video for The Seals on the Bus by Lenny Hort | Seal Craft
Borrow Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you hear? by Eric Carle | Animal Cards Craft
Photo Gallery: Simple Kids' Crafts will appear here on the public site.