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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
An introduction to ukiyo-e and kamishibai, traditional Japanese methods of storytelling, with inspiration for families to create their own.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Asian American History, For Kids
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Inspiration from the collections for celebrating Mother's Day.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Poetry resources and "I Am" poems for National Poetry Month.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens, Writing
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
This is a guest post by Karen Wang, a Young Readers Center intern who is currently pursuing an MLIS at Pratt Institute. What do kids think of when they think of a poet? Do they imagine someone sitting at a desk, scribbling in a notebook, or a performer on stage at a poetry slam? Have …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Writing
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for celebrating National Poetry Month using nature and the Library's collections for inspiration.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Egg-related resources to celebrate spring, including classic children's stories and traditional egg-dyeing techniques represented in the Library's collections.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Cooking, For Kids, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for using the Library's collections to celebrate spring and the blossoming of cherry trees.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Asian American History, For Kids
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
Ideas for using the Library's collections for inspiration to create your own Haggadah for Passover.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Ideas for exploring panoramic maps in the collection of the Library with kids.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Uncategorized