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!

INVITATIONS: Stars, blankets, stuffed animal

DECORATIONS: stars, stuffed animals, blanket forts

REFRESHMENTS:

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

see: Recipes for Storytime

• Star cookies
• Edible campfires 
• Cereal necklaces
• S'mores

FAVORS/CRAFTS:

• Bed bug pom-poms
• Paper sleeping bags, with bear
• Sleep masks
• Door Hangers
• Owls
• Bats
• Shooting Stars
• Fireworks
• Chinese Lanterns
• Dream catchers 

GAMES:

• PIN— the star in the sky; toothpaste on the toothbrush
• TOSS— pillows, shoulder-pads
• FLOOR— slipper mix-up, pillow-case race, Where's my stuffed animal?
• Throw all the stuffed animals into a big pile.  One at a time, blindfold each guest and place them in front of the pile.  Instruct them to try and find their stuffed animal.  It isn't easy...
• RELAY—toothbrush, soap, slippers
• HOT POTATO—
• DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE—
• Glow in the dark accessories

PROGRAM:

• Build a fort/tent
• Read a story/poem/Sing songs
• Where's My Pajamas? 
• There were 10 in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over…” 
• Move over and make room for ________. She doesn’t take very much space… 
• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
•  Break children up for various craft activities. (see above)

 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.)

Books:

In the Night Kitchen

The Party