Crafting · Early Childhood Literacy · Library Crafting · Programs

30 Easy Crafts for Babies & Toddlers

Inspired by subscription boxes that surged in popularity during 2020, "Little Pages & Play Box" was born at my library for the youngest of our users: ages 2 and under. The following crafts vary in their end result but many serve to provide: A tactile experience while creating the craft or with the final product.… Continue reading 30 Easy Crafts for Babies & Toddlers

Library Crafting · Preschool · Virtual Programming

Virtual Sunshine Squad: Grow a Seed of Kindness

Kindness always starts with something small: a smile, a pause to listen, a laugh, or a helping hand. Like a seed planted in the ground, that kindness can grow into something spectacular. This storytime for ages 0-6 has particular emphasis on the effect of something small on the happiness of another. Check out the other… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Grow a Seed of Kindness

Library Crafting · Preschool · Programs · Virtual Programming

Virtual Sunshine Squad: Managing Your Grouchies

As someone who scours the internet for storytime content for slightly niche themes, it's finally time I jumped back in the saddle and gave back. Two years later, and what a wild and completely normal time it has been. As with most librarians who had the ability and resources to do so, I shifted all… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Managing Your Grouchies