Librarians, are you looking for children’s programs to fit the 2017 summer reading program? Here are some recommendations to complement the “Build a Better World” theme.
Build a Potato-Powered Light (NEW!)
We’ll learn how batteries work, and then make a potato battery to power an LED light. Kids will take home a kit and the know how to make their own potato-powered light at home.
$185 + travel fee where applicable. Grades 3 & up. 20 children max.
Seed Ball Making (NEW!)
Plant a garden you can throw! We’ll roll our own seed balls from clay and compost. Take them home and toss them to plant wildflowers for birds and butterflies.
$185 + travel fee where applicable. Grades 1 & up. 20 children max.
Build a Birdhouse
We’ll build a wooden nesting box suitable for wrens, chickadees, and other small songbirds. Each child takes home a finished birdhouse to hang in his or her yard.
$325 + travel fee where applicable. Grades 3 & up. 15 children max.
Papermaking
Recycle junk mail and make your own paper. Add seeds to the mix and you can plant your paper in spring!
$125 + travel fee where applicable. Grades 1 & up. 20 children max.
Ink from Acorns
Okay, not really acorns – we’ll use tannin-rich tea leaves instead. Learn why the Pine Barrens are the perfect place for making natural ink, and make a vial of natural ink to bring home.
$165 + travel fee where applicable. Grades 3 & up. 20 children max.
