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

See also: Hobby Horse Tournament

For more offerings, see: Program-Wild West; Wild West

INVITATIONS:  

• Howdy Partner
• Happy Trails to You
• Wanted…

• Giddy-Up, Old Paint

DRESS:

• Bandannas
• Mustaches 
• Sheriff Badges
• Boots
• Vests (can be a craft)
• Cowboy Hats

REFRESHMENTS:

• Serve in Cowboy hats; boots
• Salsa & Chips
• Chili
• Beef Jerky
• Snake Sub (cut into individual servings)
• Star-shaped Cookies (Badges)
• TNT candy sticks
• Root Beer
• Edible Campfire 

DECORATIONS:

• Cacti
• Hay bales
• Outlaw Wanted Posters
• Wagon Wheels
• Poker Hands & Chips as Centerpieces
• Wanted Posters

MUSIC:

• Country Western Songs

FAVORS/CRAFTS:

• Pan for Gold Nuggets
• Snake crafts
• Cactus crafts
• Horse Shoe Decorating

GAMES:

• PIN—star on sheriff; tail on horse
• TOSS—boots in a crate; lasso cow; beanbags to knock over empty cans
• FLOOR—fishing; horseshoes
• Hot Potato/Rattlesnake Round-up (use potato or plastic snake)
• Pony Express Relay Race  

PROGRAM:

• Have various stations for crafts & games before ending with campfire sing-along
• Read a book or a chapter, depending on your theme. 

VOLUNTEERS:

• Get adult help to “serve” 

COST:

• Most supplies can be purchased in bargain bins at craft stores or Dollar Stores. 

TIME:

• About an hour-and-a-half should be sufficient. (Dependent on the number of families passing through; and how many stations are offered.)