Family Fun Days are held typically once a month in meeting room A. Each program will feature various themes and are typically geared for Families of all ages, though there are a few for schoolagers. Typical expected attendence for craft programs are 25. Non-craft programs can expect attendence of upwards of 40-50. Underneath each program description is also a listing of the various developmental attributes ("D.A.") being excercised in each class as well as any indication of need for Library Volunteers. Unless specifically noted, teen and adult volunteers are utilized for craft prep (cutting out 100 circles for a craft, sorting perler beads, organizing bags for crafts that use multiple parts, etc) and photographing library events and handing out photo release forms to any patron that has their photo taken. Marketing for all programs at TKML are promoted through the following print and online venues: the TKML Quarterly newsletter and website, facebook.com, twitter.com, macaronikid.com, the Parkland Station Gazette, meetup.com and tumblr.com.
- Families of all ages are invited to join in on this fun craft as we learn how to make a finger-knitted rope. Once this is down, the possibilities are endless with the fabulous knitted crafts that you and your family could create together. All materials are provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pre-registration is required.
- D.A.- fine-motor skills, following directions, creativity, social interactions
- Materials: 10 skeins of yarn
- Costs: $30
- Book Displays: Books on Finger-knitting, arm-knitting, crochet, needle-work, or weaving.
- Volunteers- 1-2 volunteers would be used to provide any needed one-on-one instruction/assistance within the attendees.
- Families with children of all ages are welcome to cut in on the fun in some fun Valentine's Day cookie decorating. Parents are encouraged to have children wear a smock or an old shirt as this program is both tasty and messy. All materials provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pre-registration is required.
- D.A.- vocabulary, fine-motor skills, letter & shape knowledge, following directions, writing practice
- Materials: 4 jars or frosting, 4 tubes of spray frosting, sprinkes, 3-dozen sugar cookies
- Costs: $35
- Book Displays: non-fiction cookie decorating and baking books, cookie themed picture books and Valentine's Day non-fiction and picture books.
- Volunteers- 1-2 volunteers would be used to help set up tables, chairs, dropcloths and to help with clean-up.
Artsy Egg Decorating- March 26 @ 1:00-2:00pm
- Families of all ages, come and learn the various methods to jazz up your hardboiled eggs. Patrons will need to bring their own hard boiled eggs and are welcome to bring as many as they want to decorate. Other than eggs, all other materials will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pre-registration is required.
- D.A.- fine-motor skills, color blending, following directions, letter knowledge, creativity
- Materials: silk scarves (from goodwill), vinegar, food coloring, rubber bands, crayons, stickers, large pot, paper bowls, plastic spoons.
- Costs: $20
- Book Displays: Easter non-fiction and picture books, books on rabbits, non-fiction book on collectible eggs such as faberge eggs.
- Volunteers- 1-2 volunteers would be used to help set up tables, chairs, dropcloths and to help with clean-up.
- April is National Poety Month. Families of all ages are invited to join us in celebrating by creating a unique piece of art from a page of poetry. All materials are provided, must bring your own mad doodling skills. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pre-registration is required.
- D.A.- Print awareness, creativity, letter knowledge, stress management, narrative skills, vocabulary, fine-motor skills
- Materials: 20-30 sheets of 11x17 copier paper, assorted collection of color sharpie markers, pencils, pens.
- Costs: $15
- Book Displays: Non-fiction poetry, non-fiction Zentangle books
- Join us for an adventure of intergalactic proportions as we celebrate all things Star Wars. Costumes are encouraged. We will have games, trivia, snacks and more. All materials provided and May the fourth be with you! This program is cosponsored by the Friends of the Library. Preregistration required.
- D.A.- Short & Long term memory excercises, gross & fine-motor skills, social interactions, creativity
- Materials: 30 sheets of 8"x11" cardstock, 2 dozen cupcakes, star wars cardboard standees and decorations (librarian owns)
- Costs: $25
- Book Displays: All Star Wars and Space non-fiction.
- Volunteers: Members of the 501st typical attend in costume when then attend. Attendance requests of this group is very competitive, so any promotion of them along with the program would be very short notice.
Mommy & Me Yoga- June 11 @ 9:30-10:30am
- Mommies and Daddies are welcome to join us for a relaxing and fun Yoga class that you do with your babies or toddlers. This free class is brought to you by Parkland Station's Namaste Yoga Studio. Patron's are encouraged to dress comfortably and wear athletic shoes. Yoga mats will be provided, although patrons are welcome to bring their own. This program is cosponsored by the Friends of the Library. Preregistration is required.
- D.A.- stress management, gross-motor skills, following directions
- Materials: none. Presenter provides all materials.
- Costs: $50
- Book Displays: Non-fiction books on Yoga, Meditation cd's
Star Spangled Craft- July 2 @ 10:00-11:00am
- Families of all ages are welcome to come and make a fun and fashionable Fourth of July beaded bracelet or keychain. All materials provided. This program is cosponsored by the Friends of the Library. Preregistration required.
- D.A.- fine-motor skills, color recognition, following directions, creativity
- Materials: elastic cording, key rings, beads
- Costs: $10
- Book Displays: 4th of July picture books and non-fiction books.
- Volunteers: 1-2 volunteers would be utilized to help set up tables and chairs and provided assistance to the younger children.
Back to School Zentangle Fun!- August 6 @ 1:00-2:00pm
- School is almost back in session! Schoolage children, join us at the library for a fun doodling craft. We will be Zentangling pocket folders to jazz up your schoolwork. All materials will be provided. Children are limited to 1 folder each, but you may bring as many as you like of your own to decorate. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pre-registration is required.
- D.A.- Stress management, fine-motor skills, color & shape knowledge, creativity
- Materials: pocket folders, assorted sharpie markers (already purchased for previous craft)
- Costs: $13.00
- Book Displays: Back to school picture books and juvenile level books, non-fiction books on Zentangle.
Teddy Bear Sleepover- September 9-10
- National Teddy Bear Day is Today! Celebrate by bringing your favorite snuggle friend, whether bear or unicorn, and drop them off anytime on Friday, September 9th, for a sleepover at the library. Your snuggle friend will have an amazing night of adventure! Families can pick up their snuggle friends Saturday morning and will have a photo book documenting their sleepover at the library.
- D.A.- Separation anxiety, print motivation
- Materials: props and toys from storytime cupboard, 1 bag of popcorn (brought from home), enough copy paper to create photo journals of adventures (already purchased with other building funds).
- Costs: free
- Book Displays:picture books about stuffed animals and bibliotherapy books about separation anxiety.
- Volunteers- 1-2 volunteers would be ultized to setup stuffed animals in various scenes of fun and take photos.
Halloween Spooktacular!- October 30 @ 6:30-7:30pm
- Join us for a night of spooky fun for families of all ages. We’ll have games, sweets and a costumed parade through the Library. Program is co-sponsored by the Friends the Library. Preregistration required.
- D.A.- gross-motor skills, trust, following directions, creativity, narrative skills, phonological awareness
- Materials: Halloween decorations (mostly brought from home), candy for trick or treat and prizes
- Costs: $30
- Book Displays: Halloween picture book, juvenile fiction, non-fiction halloween-themed craft, poetry, food, etc.
- Volunteers- volunteers would be utilized to help run games, dress in costume and decorate and clean-up meeting room.
Harry Potter Science- November 8 @ 6:30-7:30pm
- Calling all Muggles! Tired of waiting of that owl to finally deliver that letter from Hogwarts to you? Well wait no longer! Schoolage children can sign up and join their fellows as we concoct our own Hogwart's inspired science experiments. All materials provided, must bring your own magic. Program is co-sponsored by the Friends the Library. Preregistration required.
- D.A.- following directions, creativity, fine-motor skills, print motivation
- Materials: baking soda (brought from home), bowls, chopsticks (brought from home), 2 kinds of dish soap, bar soap, travel spray bottles (brought from home), tumeric root, vegetable peeler (brought from home).
- Costs: $8
- Book Displays: Harry Potter series and any non-fiction Harry Potter books.
- Families of all ages, come and enjoy some Holiday cheer as we celebrate the many different Holidays this month. Families will learn about Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanza. There will be a fun craft, dreidel games, hot chocolate and cheer. All materials provided. Program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pre-registration is required.
- D.A.- fine-motor skills, creativity, following directions, letter knowledge, print awareness, social interactions, phonological awareness
- Materials: construction paper and pipe cleaners for ornament craft, dreidels and gelt, hot chocolate, cups, cookies
- Costs: $20
- Book Displays: Various winter holiday picture books and non-fiction books.
- Volunteers: 1-2 volunteers would be utilized for distributing refreshments, leading dreidel games, and decorating and cleaning up room
Noon-Years Eve Bash- December 31 @ 11:30am-12:30pm
- Families with children of all ages are invited to welcome in the new year with a fun celebration here at the library. We will make fabulous party hats, watch the ball drop and enjoy some fun games and snacks. All materials provided. Program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pre-registration is required.
- D.A.- gross and fine-motor skills, following directions, creativity, color knowledge, letter knowledge, print awareness, vocabulary and phonological awareness
- Materials: 25-30 sheets of cardstock for party hats, crayons, markers, stickers, feathers, elastic cording, limbo game set (brought from home), sparkling lemonade and cookies.
- Costs: $25
- Book Displays: picture book and non-fiction books on New Years, non-fiction books on re-organizing, excercise, saving money and other typical resolutions.
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