Kids Virtual Events
LOC Activity: Turn a Penny Green
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Virtual Hogwarts
It's Harry Potter's birthday today! Celebrate by taking a virtual tour of the Wizarding World at Un [...]
LOC Activity: Penny Science Experiment
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Animals
Read along with the book Guji Guji. Dance and sing along with Laurie Berkner to We are the [...]
LOC Activity: Needs vs Wants
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
LOC Activities: Take a Chance with Your Change
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build it Challenges: Instruments
Build an instrument either out of blocks or household supplies. Here are some ideas. Does the inst [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Washing dishes
Washing Dishes Sensory Bin Does your toddler always want to use the kitchen sink and do what you’r [...]
LOC Activities: Double Down
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
Tech Tuesday: Hogwarts Escape Room
Calling all wizards and witches! Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday on July 31st, but first, complet [...]
Mission Mondays: Happy Birthday, Harry Potter
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
LOC Activities: Shop Around
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
LOC Activities: Find a Penny Hide & Seek
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
Super Saturdays: Elephant Toothpaste
How do elephants keep their teeth and tusks clean? With elephant toothpaste of course! Make your ow [...]
LOC Activities: Chore Charades
Our partner, LOC Federal Credit Union, has put together some terrific activities to get you through [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Museum Tour
Take a virtual tour of some of the most famous museums in the world, all from the comfort of your [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Beach
Read along with the book Clark the Shark Dance and sing along with Laurie Berkner and the [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build it Challenges: Marble
Pool Noodle Marble Run Take some pool noodles, painter's tape, and a blank wall. Be creative and [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Hide & Seek
Hide & Seek in the sand. Get a bin of sand and hide plastic coins, figures, stones, or anythin [...]
Tech Tuesdays: Digital Citizenship
Explore digital citizenship and online safety with Hour of Code. This self-led tutorial will give [...]
Mission Mondays: Making the Connection
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
Super Saturdays: DIY Rocket Launcher
Build your very own rocket with some simple supplies and a plastic bottle! We built one of these f [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Yellowstone
Take a trip to Yellowstone, America's first and perhaps most famous National Park. The National Pa [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Rhymes
Read along with the book This Book is magic. Dance and sing along with Jim Gill and My Ups [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build It Challenges: Bridge
Try building a bridge with blocks, legos, pillows, or whatever you can find around your house. [...]
Tech Tuesdays: Mesozoic
Take a trip back in time with this fun game created by the Field Museum in Chicago. Check out these [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Bubble Foam
Bubble foam is amazing and it couldn’t be easier to make. And the best part is you probably have a [...]
Mission Mondays: Express Yourself
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
Super Saturdays: Scavenger Hunt
The Huron Clinton Metroparks is a jewel of our region. Try this fun nature scavenger hunt that the [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Virgin Islands National Park
Explore the island of St. John and the Virgin Islands National Park with this map tour provided by [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Fun
Read along with the book Harry the Dirty Dog. Repeat after Frank Leto and the Be My Echo s [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build It Challenges: Rollercoaster
Build a mini-rollercoaster at home with paper tubes and a pom-pom, or whatever you can find around [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Jell-O-Play
Jell-O-Play can make for awesome pretend food play with kitchen tools like spatulas, whisks, spoons [...]
Tech Tuesdays: Code with Chalk
Get outside on a hot day and try this fun game instead of a screen-based activity. Here's some mor [...]
Mission Mondays: Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
Super Saturdays: Fireworks
Celebrate the Fourth of July by creating your own fireworks display. When you're done with that, c [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Michigan History Museum
The Michigan History Museum, located in Lansing right next to the Library of Michigan, is one of o [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Vehicles
Read along with the books With Any Luck, I'll Drive a Truck and The Little Engine that coul [...]
Wednesday Weekly Building Challenges: Edible Structures
Build an Edible Structure! Common snack foods like apples, cheese, and marshmallows are good for b [...]
Tech Tuesdays: Dog Man
Help Dog Man escape digital doom in this fun escape room! Don't forget our curbside service if you [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Oats
There are so many different activities you could do with oats including; making sensory trays, add [...]
Mission Mondays: Gotta Have Art
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
Super Saturdays: PVC Water Play
It's hot outside, and pools are hard to come by these days! Try these fun ideas from Home Depot to [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Drone Tour
Take a virtual tour through the eyes of a drone around some of Michigan's most iconic attractions. [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Community Helpers
Read along with the books Clothesline clues to the jobs people do and With any luck, I’ll [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build it Challenges: Garage/Shelter
Build a garage/shelter out of LEGOs, blocks, or whatever toy (animal/vehicle/stuffed animal) that y [...]
Tech Tuesdays: Coding Game
Make a Superhero coding game with no computer! Using some of your favorite characters and some sim [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Play dough
Play dough has long been a staple of early childhood fun. Whether it’s store bought or homemade, p [...]
Mission Mondays: What’s Your Theme Song?
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
Super Saturdays: Summer Solstice
Celebrate the Summer Solstice by making your parents let you stay up late and go stargazing! Wait [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Cedar Point
We are so disappointed that we can't enjoy our favorite thrill rides right now! Thankfully, WKYC i [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Farm
Read along with the books The Little Red Hen and Jolly Barnyard Sing and dance with Laurie [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build It Challenges: Tinfoil Tower
Try and build a tower out of tin foil. Building a tower out of something that is very flimsy can [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Cookie Sheet
Try some Cookie Sheet Sensory Play. Take a cookie sheet and put some yogurt or shaving cream on it [...]
Tech Tuesdays: Binary Code
Make a secret message binary code bracelet. You can use beads or any two different colored objects [...]
Mission Monday: Pure Michigan
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
Super Saturdays: Escargot Game
Tired of Hopscotch? Try the Escargot Game from France! While you're at it, try some of these other [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Pompeii
Return to Ancient Rome with a trip to the city of Pompeii. Buried by ash from the nearby Mt. Vesuvi [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Butterflies
Read along with the books Ten Magic Butterflies & The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Sing a [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build It Challenges: Robot
Build a robot… with cardboard boxes & tubes, with LEGOs or blocks, or whatever you can find ar [...]
Tech Tuesday: Flappy
Code your own Flappy game with this simple project from Hour of Code. Take your research into codin [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Water Play
What is water play? Basically, it’s a fun, open-ended sensory activity that uses water. Kids can sp [...]
Mission Mondays: DIYo’self
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week’s mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
Super Saturdays: Da Vinci Bridge
Super Saturdays encompass all super fun things! You will find science experiments, scavenger hunts, [...]
Field Trip Fridays: Howell Nature Center
Field Trip Fridays are an opportunity to explore different places and experience them from the comf [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Construction
Sing along with Ms. Janice, Ms. Jen, and Mr. Jeff to Songs, Rhymes & More. Read along w [...]
Wednesday Weekly Build It Challenges: Fort Building
Wednesday Weekly Build It Challenges are designed to foster creativity and problem-solving while ha [...]
Tech Tuesdays: Foldit
Tech Tuesdays provide opportunities to explore, tinker, and embrace fun technology-based games & [...]
Toddler Tuesdays: Sensory Bags
Toddler Tuesdays highlight activities that you can do with your toddler with items found in your ho [...]
Mission Mondays: Summer Fun
Mission Mondays highlight one of the activities in this week's mission in our Summer Reading Challe [...]
June iNaturalist Challenge: Birds of Livingston County
Take to the outdoors as a citizen scientist and help track the many varieties of birds that call [...]
Gemini Concert Kicks off our 2020 Summer Reading Challenge!
Gemini performs a concert for your family to enjoy - listen, watch, sing, & dance along togethe [...]
Summer Reading Challenge 2020
Our 2020 Summer Reading Challenge begins today, May 30, and goes through August 1. As part of our v [...]
Storytime Thursdays: Welcome!
Sing along with Ms. Janice, Ms. Jen, and Mr. Jeff to Songs, Rhymes & More. Read along w [...]
Celebrating Memorial Day for Kids
Try some Patriotic Yoga Make your own Mint fireworks science experiment Print out and get your sci [...]
Kids Bike Michigan
Get a "driver's license" for bike or scooter. Print out a bike maze. Go on a bike ride with your f [...]
Frogs & Springtime Animals
Download and register with the iNaturalist app to become a citizen scientist and participate in th [...]
May the 4th Be With You!
... creating Star Wars names for your family & pets ... Star Wars printables & activities [...]