Libraries are more than books. Some kids need a little direction to get the creative juices flowing. This was suggested at the ALSC webinar, Family Programs on a Shoestring, 7-2011, by Angela Young. Please add YOUR comments. Your colleagues would appreciate hearing what works, and what didn't!

 INVITATIONS:

• Clock
• Stars

REFRESHMENT:

• Sandwiches can be cut out using star-shaped cutters to add to the overall effect of the party food.
• Serve a variety of finger foods, light refreshments—cheese cubes, pieces of fruit, anything with a tempting, fancy toothpick.
• Celebrate with an apple juice toast.

DECORATE:

• Glitter Ball – Christmas ornament on a pole
• Paper Streamers
• Stars

FAVORS/CRAFTS:

• Sparkly art projects
• Glitter hats/crowns
• Masks
• Noisemakers – horns, whistles, paper plate shakers 
• Calendars with coloring options for the months, and coloring key to indicate holidays, birthdays, medical appointments, etc.

GAMES:

• PIN—Star in Galaxy, Fuku Wari
• TOSS—confetti OR bubbles (not both)
  
• FLOOR—Stomp sheets of bubble wrap  *THIS has always been a big hit!!!
  

PROGRAM:

• This really is more of a dance party with music, scarves, have the kids wear colorful, silly socks for the "sock hop.
• Have count down to NOON (drop or raise ball, whichever works best for you)
• Have various stations for crafts & games, if offered.
• If using balloons be mindful of latex allergies. It's been also suggested that you encourage the attendees to keep bouncing the balloons about rather than "grab and snatch."

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.)

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