Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids To-Go Kits will be available for pick up at the library the first week the video airs (registration is required to reserve a kit). See our calendar for details.
February Crafty Kids – Paper Lantern
Here’s a book to go with your craft:
January Crafty Kids – Penguin Pom Poms
Watch this video to learn more about penguins.
Check out Miss Sheila’s Penguin Storytime.
Looking for a book to go with your craft?
We recommend Little Penguin: The Emperor of Antarctica by Jonathan London.
Click the image to check it out:
November Crafty Kids – Owl Can Craft
Follow along with the video below to make your own owl can craft with our November Crafty Kids Kits.
Watch this video to learn some fun facts about Spotted Owls.
Looking for a book to read with your craft?
We recommend Owl Babies by Martin Waddell.
Click the image above to check it out.
October Crafty Kids – Sun Catchers
Follow along with the videos below to make your own sun catcher craft with our October Crafty Kids Kits.
Looking for a book to read with your craft?
We recommend Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song by Bruce Hart
Click on the image above to check it out.
September Crafty Kids – Gnome Homes
Follow along with the videos below to make your own yarn crafts with our September Crafty Kids Kits.
Looking for more crafts like this? Altoona and Rural Polk Count residents can access our crafting classes on Creativebug. See links below:
Looking for a book to read with your craft?
We recommend No, No, Gnome by Ashlyn Anstee. Click the image above to check it out.
August Crafty Kids – Yarn Crafts
Follow along with the videos below to make your own yarn crafts with our August Crafty Kids Kits.
Both of these crafts use a technique that is also used to make Ojo de Dios (Eye of God) mandalas. To learn more about Ojo de Dios, check out this project from Creativebug. Remember, you can log into Creativebug with your Altoona Library card. (Altoona and Rural Polk County residents only.)