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!

FUDGE—Friends, Uncles, Dads, Grandpa’s, Etc. 

INVITATIONS:

• I’m Hooked on You—Gone Fishin’             (see craft for fishing)
• Dad & duct tape Hold this family together. (see duct tape craft)
• I love my dad to pieces.                            (see puzzle craft)
• #1 Dad
• Super Dad

REFRESHMENTS:

I know food crafts can be a problem these days with so many dairy, nut and wheat allergies. But if you do food crafts, here are a couple ideas:

• see: Recipes for Storytime

FAVORS/CRAFTS:

• Bookmarks
• Fish crackers in jar/fishing rod
• Frames--
• Duct tape 
• Puzzle pieces
• Golf Balls
• Key Rings/Key Holder
• Mouse Pad
• Origami Boats
• Paper weights— 
• Clay that will harden without being baked, inset screws, nuts, bolts. 
• Rocks—add googly eyes
• Pencil/pen holders
• Pencil Pennants
• Tic-Tac-Toe Game
• Wind chimes—out of Dad’s favorite things, screws, nuts and bolts.

GAMES:

• PIN—
• TOSS—
• FLOOR—Twister
• RELAY—  

PROGRAM:

• Read a story/poem
• Sing songs
• Break children up for various craft stations
• Get info from children why their Dad is awesome: Certificate

VOLUNTEERS:

• Get teen or 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 children passing through; and how many stations are offered.)

More offerings-FATHERS