Good Clean Mother’s Day Fun

It’s Friday. Mother’s Day is Sunday. Trawling the internet for last-minute ideas on what you can do for/give Mom as a token of your appreciation? Look no further; here’s a craft that it easy to do, easy to clean up, and even involves some science–Personalized Soap Shapes!

Ready to get started? Great. You’re going to need:

• A large microwave safe bowl
• a microwave
• Ivory Soap (yes, it does need to be Ivory Brand)
• Cookie Cutters
• rose-water or other fragrance (optional)
• food coloring (optional)
• sheet of wax paper

Here’s what you’ll do:

Lollipop Flower Craft

May is here and we are ready to see our spring flowers bloom. With all this rain, they should be happy and healthy, after all! Can’t wait for the rest of your garden to grow? Why not make your own flower, complete with a sweet center–just click the link to get started:

This Week at the St. Louis Public Library (April 28-May 4, 2013)

Could it be that out wonderful spring weather has finally arrived? Let’s hope so, as we cross our fingers that all the April showers will provide for some great blooming May flowers!

Wednesday is El Día de los Niños! Celebrate with us:

• Mix & Match Cinderella  at Carpenter Branch
• Papel Picado Banners at Kingshighway Branch

We’ll have all our regular awesome activities too. Try–

Storytime:

• Monday at Kingshighway Branch
• Wednesday at Buder Branch
• Wednesday at Carpenter Branch
• Thursday at Schlafly Branch
• Friday at Central Library

How about some competitive action:

• XBox and Wii Gaming Wednesday at Barr Branch
• XBox and Wii gaming Thursday at Baden Branch and Carondelet Branch

Want to show off your creative side?

• Key Chain Design Tuesday at Baden Branch
• May Day Colorful Craft Wednesday at Central Library

How about a movie? Join us for:

• Gnomeo & Juliet Tuesday at Julia Davis Branch

Have a great week!

 

 

This Week at the St. Louis Public Library (March 24-30th, 2013)

Basketball has nothing on this snowstorm in terms of March Madness! Despite the weather, the St. Louis Public Library is open and ready for business! Take some refuge from the last kicks of winter and join us for some great programs and activities.

Storytime:

• Monday at Barr Branch
• Monday at Kingshighway Branch
• Tuesday at Buder Branch (wear your pajamas!)
• Thursday at Central Library
• Friday at Central Library

…and don’t forget the parenting playdate on Thursday evening at Central Library!

Make something awesome:

• Create a Van Gogh inspired artwork Monday at Julia Davis Branch
• Bag Bunnies Tuesday at Carondelet Branch
• Egg-cellent Fun Tuesday at Kingshighway Branch
• Jewelry Making Wednesday at Central Library
• Duct Tape Pens Thursday at Kingshighway Branch

Up for a challenge? Try:

• Board Games Tuesday at Baden Branch
• Disney Scene It Tuesday at Schlafly Branch
• Xbox and Wii games Wednesday at Machacek Branch
• Xbox and Wii games Thursday at Julia Davis Branch
• Easter Egg Hunt Thursday at Schlafly Branch

Want to watch a movie? Sure! How about:

• Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Tuesday at Julia Davis Branch
• Hop Wednesday at Kingshighway Branch
• Pirates! Band of Misfits Wednesday at Baden Branch or Thursday at Barr Branch
• How to Train Your Dragon Thursday at Carondelet Branch
• ParaNorman Friday at Walnut Park Branch

…And Don’t forget to stop by Baden Branch to vote for your favorite children’s books! Our Baden Madness Bracket is rolling towards the Sweet Sixteen Finalists!

Have a great week!

Don’t Forget to Wear Your Green on Sunday

Whether you are going to be lounging about the house, or celebrating with the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Dogtown, make sure you have at least a pinch of green to wear!

If you are low on green in the wardrobe, here’s a simple accessory to help you out. Besides being worn in the hair, try attaching it to a pin to wear on your collar or lapel! Just click on the photo to get started:

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! Watch out for Leprechauns!

Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day?

Do you have your Leprechaun trap built?

No?

Well, GET  BUSY!

Gather up all things green and click on the photo to get started building your 2013 Leprechaun Trap:

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with us at the Kingshighway Branch from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2nd!

Can’t make it? Celebrate on your own with these two great crafts! Click on either photo to get started.

Dragon mask for Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is on Feb. 10th, 2013–the year of snake. Chinese all over the world will be celebrating their New Year with Dragon dance parades, fireworks, and feasts. Dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese Folk Tales. Here is how to make a dragon puppet.

You’ll need:

• Construction paper (red, yellow, orange, and green color)
• Chinese dragon template
• White paper plate (large)
• Glitter
• Stapler with staples
• Markers
• Scissors
• Craft stick (tongue depressor size)

These are the steps to make your dragon mask:

Peace Flowers

In Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday next Monday, St. Louis Public Library locations will be CLOSED on 1.21.2013. Why not take some time this weekend to make a craft celebrating the work and beliefs of Dr. King?

How about a Peace Flower? 

What you’ll need:

• A smattering of construction paper

• Marker
• Scissors
• green pipecleaner (0r two…)
• glue

What you’ll do:

Make Some Noise!

The new year is nearly upon us, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of 2013 than by making your own kazoo? Grab a bunch of friends, put together your own orchestra, and party the night away!

What you’ll need:

• paper towel tube
• wax paper
• rubber band
• hole punch
• scissors
• awesome decorations

What you’ll do: