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
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
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
Ignite the Night: Your Ultimate Guide to a Cozy Backyard Bonfire As the crisp autumn air settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s a magical feeling that descends upon us, beckoning for warmth, comfort, and togetherness. What better way to embrace the enchanting fall season than by gathering your Read more
Don’t Toss That Jack O’ Lantern! Try Pumpkin Bowling for Fall Family Fun! The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and Halloween has come and gone. You’ve enjoyed your festive jack o’ lanterns, but now what? Instead of simply tossing them in the compost, why not get one more Read more
Looking for a fun and creative way to get into the Halloween spirit? Try this combination drawing project and game: Halloween Tic Tac Toe! Draw the Board: Start by drawing a Tic Tac Toe board on a piece of paper. Decorate: Add Halloween-themed decorations around the edges, such as pumpkins, Read more
Today is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day, a perfect opportunity to gather your family and dive into the magical world of fairy tales. Whether you choose to share classic stories like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves or Rumpelstiltskin, or create your own enchanting tales, this day is all about celebrating the timeless Read more
Today is National Send a Card to a Friend Day so take some time to pick out a card and send some good cheer through the mail. You can use cards you purchase from a store, or make your own with paper, crayons, markers, and stickers. With Valentine’s Day just Read more
Try these easy ways to make snowflakes today: One way is with white coffee filters – just fold the filter in half a total of four times. Then cut a design on each side of the filter, using either regular or craft scissors. When you unfold it, your snowflake will Read more
Try out these fun writing prompts today: Young children can draw a picture of a snowman and then make up a story about it. Did they make the snowman during a Snow Day from school? Does it talk or walk around? Older kids and adults can try out a different Read more