ALPL AT HOME
Book and Activity Kits
Children
DIY Storytime Bags
Each bag includes great picture books to read aloud, music options, extension activities, and craft ideas that you can do at home. Themes include Wild Animals, Kindness Counts, Pets on Parade, and more. Request a bag here or call the Children’s Desk at 440-933-8917.
Family Read Aloud Kits
Each kit includes one of our favorite chapter book read-alouds as well as a reading & activity guide to help make the book more fun and meaningful. Request a title here or by calling the Children’s Desk at 440-933-8917.
Book Bundles
Each bundle includes 5-10 books for beginning or chapter book readers based on some of our favorite themes--like Potty Humor Classics, Mo Willems All Day, Fairy Friends, and more.. Request a themed bundle here or by calling the Children’s Desk at 440-933-8917.
Curbside Crafters
Request a bag when you arrive at the library by calling the Curbside Desk at 440-933-8128. One per child, per week, while supplies last.
Beginning Crafters
Toddlers and Preschoolers Ages 2-4
Pick up a bag with supplies needed to make some of our favorite family story time crafts at home. These crafts may require you to provide general supplies like glue, tape, or markers.
Bags will be available each Monday at 11am starting June 29 and continuing July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, and August 3.
Experienced Crafters
Early Elementary Kids Ages 5-8
Perfect for crafters that want to do things mostly on their own. These crafts may require you to provide general supplies like glue, tape, or markers.
Bags will be available each Monday at 11am starting July 6, July 20, and August 10.
Expert Crafters
Older elementary kids, ages 8-12
These crafts will take longer and be a little messier. You may need to go outside!
Bags will be available each Monday at 11am starting July 13, July 27, and August 17.
DIY Science
Request a bag when you arrive at the library by calling the Curbside Desk at 440-933-8128. One per child, per week, while supplies last.
60 Second Science
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Wee Science Sampler-Dinosaurs
Dinosaur bags will be available starting Thursday, August 6 at 10 am. One per child, while supplies last.
Learn all about these ancient reptiles! Use our curbside service to pick up materials for dinosaur themed hands-on science and art activities you can do at home.
The activities are designed for children ages 3-5, aided by an adult. You may need to provide general supplies like glue, tape and scissors.
Take Home Tree House Clubs
Experiment, explore and create! Use our curbside service to pick up materials for hands-on science and art activities you can do at home. Activities may require you to provide general supplies like glue, tape and scissors.
Bags will be available each Tuesday at 10 am
starting July 14, July 28, and August 11.
Tree House Club (Ages 8-11)
Bags will be available each Wednesday at 10 am
starting July 22, August 5, and August 19.
Virtual Book Discussions
Spirits with a Twist
Stories with an unexpected turn, glass of wine optional. We will meet using Zoom, details will be emailed to you when you register. Both books are also available on Hoopla.
Beach Blanket Book Club a la Zoom
Bring your own cookies and blankets for a great discussion. We will meet using Zoom, details will be emailed to you when you register.