Leaves are falling everywhere! Try out some of these fun fall activities if the weather is nice enough to go outside: Rake up small piles of leaves around your yard to make an obstacle course. (This is also a great activity to get children involved in helping with leaf pick Read more…
Make Turkey Bowling Pins today by turning a plastic drink cup such as a red Dixie cup into a turkey by gluing on a triangle nose, googly eyes, and feathers sticking off the back. Make it at least 6 pins and then let your family take turns setting them up Read more…
Look around your kitchen this week and see what interesting things you can use to make a fall tree. One idea is to draw a tree trunk on a piece of paper and glue small round breakfast cereal pieces (such as Cheerios) to represent falling leaves. Another fun idea is Read more…
Did you know our Iuka branch has cake pans you can check out to use? In addition to basic sheet pans and tiered pans, they have other fun shapes such as stars, circle, a round hemisphere, and a bowl shape. Thanksgiving themed ones include a cornucopia, a football, and two Read more…
Fundamentals in Flirting by Lucy Chalice Review by Erica W, Librarian Lucy Chalice’s Fundamentals in Flirting is a delightful exploration of love and self-discovery, featuring two wonderfully flawed yet relatable characters, Hannah Havens and Teddy Fraser. Hannah, a dedicated veterinarian, navigates her insecurities and social awkwardness with humor, while Teddy, Read more…
If you and your children like to make crafts out of the imprints of their hands and feet, you can easily turn your child’s hand into a Thanksgiving turkey. Paint the palm of their hand and their thumb with a thick layer of brown acrylic paint and then paint each Read more…
Play the Thankful Alphabet game today: The first player starts with the letter A and names something that begins with that letter that they are thankful for, such as Apples. The next person takes the letter B and so on. Keep going until every letter has been used. (Let us Read more…
If you are looking for a fun way to get rid of your jack o lantern, try out Pumpkin Bowling: Cut the stem off a small, round pumpkin. Set up ten (or less if you want) items like bowling pins in a staggered triangle shape. You can use gourds, plastic Read more…
Create spooky Frankenstein Feet with your child’s help! Follow these fun and easy steps: Paint the Feet: Apply a thick layer of green acrylic paint to the bottom of your child’s foot. Make the Imprint: Have them step onto a sheet of paper to leave a green footprint. Add Details: Read more…
As the weather cools down, plan a cozy family night outside with a backyard bonfire. Here’s how to make the most of your evening: Set Up Safely: Choose a safe location for your bonfire, such as a fire pit or an old grill. Roast Hot Dogs: Enjoy a simple and Read more…