LibGuides: Summer Reading Program : Children's SRP

Take-and-Make

CLRC Webinar: Engaging Take and Makes on a Shoestring Budget
Originally presented January 14, 2021

Coffee Filter Butterflies
Book Paring:

Accucut LibGuide: https://guides.rcls.org/accucuts

Shared During the Workshop:

How to build a mini catapult from office supplies: https://www.manmadediy.com/602-how-to-build-a-mini-catapult-from-office-supplies/?chrome=1&D3c=1&A1c=1

Garden Sounds Poem:

There's something in my garden! [point to garden]

Now, what can it be? [shrug shoulders]

There's something in my garden that I cannot see. [waggle finger for "no" and/or shake head]

If you listen carefully you will hear a sound [cup hand behind ear]...[Draw animal unseen and make sound]

Wow! A [name of animal] is what I found! [Continue until bored or out of animals.].

TikTok Media Release
Created by Port Jervis Free Library
Vet Clinic, Going on a Bear Hunt, and More
These ideas were presented by Lara Cohen.
Panda Craft 1
Shared by Luquinas Lorick, Thrall Library
Panda Craft 2
Shared by Luquinas Lorick, Thrall Library

DIY Stress Kit Ideas

How to Make a DIY Stress Ball

From onelittleproject.com

Homemade stress balls are SUPER SIMPLE to make at home. You can use flour, rice, water beads, play dough, and even oobleck as a filler inside the balloon.

In order to get the flour inside the balloon, you’ll also need a funnel. But no worries if you don’t have one! Simply cut the bottom off a plastic water bottle to make your own funnel. It’s easy, cheap and works like a charm!

This is such a great sensory activity and a really simple craft for kids, teens, adults and seniors!

Click here for full instructions and tutorial video.

Outdoor Activities

BONUS: After the obstacle course program, cut the pool noodles in half and use them for a lightsaber craft!

Seed starters using every day items: Combine learning about planting, recycling, and composting. Cornell Cooperative Extension has a guide on what to plant during different seasons.

CD Seed Propagation
Shared by Kristin Dasenbrock, ESPL

The Outside Chance: Innovative Outdoor Programming
Library Journal
by Christina Vercelletto
May 07, 2021

Outdoor Movies

For libraries using Swank Movie License

We were able to confirm that the outdoor exception will be available for all of 2021. We recently added the list of movies and form for approval to the website to make it easier to access and review, and are working on adding a link to the library page of the website in the near future. Below are the guidelines and links for the outdoor exception:

An outdoor showing exception to the license is added so that libraries can engage patrons in a more socially distant environment!
- Outdoor Exception for Public Libraries: (This exception has been confirmed for all of 2021)
- The list of pre-approved movies (Films for Outdoor Exception) that are eligible for outdoor showings on library property, as long as the event is held to a maximum of 50 cars or 100 attendees.
- This form (Public Library Outdoor Event Form) needs to be completed to receive permission for the outdoor showing exception and the guidelines will be included in that form.
- Please email the completed form to libraries@swankmp.com, we will reply with approval. As long as the guidelines are followed, outdoor showings will be included as part of the license coverage.
- If the showing does not meet those requirements, or is off library property, please contact Swank Motion Pictures at 800.876.5577 for the standard outdoor license pricing

For more information, contact Joe Swift: jswift@movlic.com

Thank you to Sam Sambrato for gathering this information!

Parks

Libraries can purchase an Empire Pass to loan to patrons. About the Empire Pass:

The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Learn where the Empire Pass is Accepted.

All Trails: (from the website) Our goal is simple - build the largest collection of hand-curated trail guides, so you can explore the outdoors with confidence. Mobile App is available.

NYS Parks: A comprehensive list of state parks, national parks, historical sites, monuments, and more.