While most of our offerings are online, don't forget to check out the library for take home craft kits!
Events
We might not be able to meet in person to see these performers live, but join us on Facebook for videos of some amazing performances & talks, as well as online story hours!
6th Day Creatures
6th Day Creatures is back! Tune in on our Facebook page to watch their video about the animal world, from scaly friends to furry creatures! Video will be available from July 1st at 10 AM to end of day July 5th.
Picadilly Puppets
Check out our Facebook page for a Picadilly Puppets video on the story of Katy and Kelvin Caterpillars’ metamorphosis from egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly. Join them on their fascinating migration to Mexico and marvel as they return to the United States to lay their eggs, beginning the life cycle all over again. The story is narrated by Mother Nature and performed with hand and rod puppets. Video will be available from July 8th at 10 am until July 14th at 5pm.
Picadilly Puppets
You watched the puppet show—now Picadilly Puppets will be teaching us how puppets are made! Join us on Facebook to watch their video, which will be available from July 15th at 10 am until July 21st at 5pm.
Cap'n Dave
Join us on our Facebook page for Cap’n Dave as he sings his original songs for kids! They'll be a laugh and a half so you won't want to miss it! Video will be available from July 22nd at 10 am until July 28th at 5pm.
Competitions
Earn prizes by participating in our competitions! All submissions can either be dropped off at the library or emailed to oplprogramming@gmail.com. Please submit by July 31st. Winners will be announced August 7th. You may compete in multiple competitions but limit to one submission per contest. Please include your name & preferred contact information. Your submissions may be shared online.
Sock Puppet Friend
Turn an old sock into a new friend! Use whatever supplies you have around the house to bring personality and life to your sock, then take a picture with it. Give it a name and send it in! We’ll be splitting competitors in this contest into two age ranges: 6-8 and 9-11, so please include the age when sending in submissions! The 6-8 age range will win fairytale-themed glow in the dark stars, and the 9-11 age range will win a projector lamp that projects a dragon onto a wall!
Build a Castle
Build a castle in Minecraft! Use screenshots for your submission (max of 5). You can give it a fairytale twist with monsters and/or fairytale creatures, add knights, or whatever else you can imagine & build! The winner will receive a kit to build a miniature catapult.
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