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Let’s decorate! Wreaths are a great decoration for your door or for anywhere you would like to hang some color.

You will need: 1 paper plate, tissue paper-various colors of your choice, scissors, single hole punch a

nd tape.

Cut out the center of your plate. Punch holes in the circle as shown. The more holes you punch the fluffier your wreath will be. (If you don’t have a hole punch, please ask a grownup for help punching holes with a scissor or pencil. Be careful!)

Click on the title to be taken to the Westchester Library Catalog to place a hold for curbside pickup.

Butterflies are out in abundance this time of year. We see them in the garden or soaring through the air. Let’s make one of our own.

You will need: 3 colors of tissue paper, scissors, 1 pipe cleaner, a ruler and a pencil.

Choose three colors and lay them flat one on top of the other. Measure 5 inches from the side and the top to make a square and cut it out.

Fold about a half inch and again and again like an accordion as shown. Then fold in half and cut a round corner.

Hello Crafters! This week we will make some fun pop-ups-a bear, mouse and bunny.

You will need: print out 2 copies of template, markers or coloring pencils, scissors, glue.

Color and cut out the template pattern.

Fold it accordion style, back and forth on the lines below the animal.

Glue only the animals body and the cup at the bottom together leaving the folded parts loose.

Enjoy!

Who doesn’t love slime?! Well… maybe your parents. But if you tell them that there’s science at the core of creating slime they might let you go for it. This video will prepare you for the basics of slime making. 

Get creative, and be sure to show us what you make with #ScarsdaleLibrary and #SPLkids

Greetings and Salutations,

 “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”

Dr.Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Here are this week’s riddles!

Not too difficult

Why are teddy bears never hungry?

Moderately difficult

Did you know that August was named after Augustus Caesar, first emperor of the Roman Empire and grand-nephew of Julius Caesar? The Roman Senate rewarded him for his conquest of Marc Antony and Cleopatra in Egypt by according him the same honor bestowed on uncle Julius, who had the month of July named after him. This sun drenched month is also known for unparalleled bounty, bringing us the gifts of the garden as well as the last lingering hours of light  before autumn ushers in earlier sunsets.

Greetings and Salutations,

 “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”

Dr.Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Here are this week’s riddles!

Not too difficult

How many letters are in the alphabet?

Moderately difficult

What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in one thousand years?

Greetings and Salutations,

 “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”

Dr.Seuss One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Here are this week’s riddles!

Not too difficult

What kind of cup can’t hold water?

Moderately difficult

Most music these days is made available via various streaming services. Sometimes we lose sight (no pun intended) of what the artist, composer or musician looks like. This is why I am posting 10-12 photos each week of iconic musicians as well as lesser known artists. Let’s see if you can guess who they are.

Keep scrolling down for the answers….

With everything being cancelled this year, there’s a good chance you’ve had to miss out on your favorite outdoor fair, or maybe even a rodeo. Worry not, I’ve got you covered with this weeks recipe for Cowboy cookies! Rumor has it that these Cowboy Cookies originated way back into the 1800’s and were a popular treat for cowboys to enjoy while they were out on the trail.

According to Dudley Court Press:

Most music these days is made available via various streaming services. Sometimes we lose sight (no pun intended) of what the artist, composer or musician looks like. This is why I am posting 10-12 photos each week of iconic musicians as well as lesser known artists. Let’s see if you can guess who they are.

Keep scrolling down for the answers….

If you are distance learning, or hybrid schooling chances are you will need a pencil.  So why not make it fun!

This pencil topper rocket will help you blast back to school in style!

You will need: a printout of the template, markers, scissors, glue stick and a pencil.

Print the template, color and cut out two rockets. Glue around the edges leaving the center open for the pencil to pop in.

Happy Crafting!

Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed from September 15 to October 15, is an annual celebration of the history, culture and contributions of  American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to a thirty day event by President Reagan in 1988.