Libraries are more than books. Some kids need a little direction to get the creative juices flowing. I gleaned the following from PUBYAC contributors. If you’re a member, check out the archives. Please add YOUR comments. Your colleagues would appreciate hearing what works, and what didn't!

POTATO HEAD PARTY*

INVITATIONS:

• Mr. Potato Head Has His Nose in a Book;
• Mr & Mrs Potato Head Only Have Eyes for Each Other
• Mr. Potato Head, Space Spud
  

DECORATIONS: Toy Story background; Farmer’s Field; Potato Heads Everywhere!

• Use Google Images and Pinterest for templates; decoration and food ideas
  

REFRESHMENTS: Potato Chips; Sticks; anything made from a potato

• I know that food allergies come into play, but if you choose to have refreshments, keep it simple.
  

         see: Recipes for Storytime

FAVORS/CRAFTS:

• Bookmarks
• Mr. Potato Template     
• Coloring Sheets

 GAMES:

• PIN—Accessories on toy Potato Heads
• TOSS—Potatoes in basket
• FLOOR—Fishing game for Potato Head figures and/or accessories
• RELAY— Potatoes on spoons
• HOT POTATO—
• DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE—Potato, Potato, Squash
• BINGO card using Potato Head Accessories: eyes, ears, nose, mustache, hat, tie, etc.
  
• If children attending are old enough, how many words can you make using: Potato or Potato Head
  

PROGRAM:

• Read a book/poem about potatoes
• Break into smaller groups for games and activities
• Get together for favors and making crafts

VOLUNTEERS:

• Get teen or adult help to “serve”   

COST:

• Request donations of Potato Head characters or use a Toy Library
• Amazon has Potato Head stickers
• Use actual potatoes, so the children can take their decorated potato home       

TIME:

• About an hour-and-a-half should be sufficient, depending on the number of children passing through, and how much help you have.

* Can also be part of a Toy Story Themed Party