We had #storytime at the #park Friday followed with a nature collage craft to go with our book. We also had some scavenger hunts for people to take. I tried to capture some snail pics before everyone dispersed! #childrenslibrarian #kidscrafts #naturecrafts #booksky #kidlit #childrensbooks #parks

Whizz up a tasty treat with Professor O and Captain A! Kids can measure and roll these No-Bake Cocoa Energy Balls in 25 minutes. Great for hand strength and early maths. 🥣 #KidsCrafts #KitchenScience

Turn snack time into a colourful creative activity! Kids aged 4-9 can build an adorable Rainbow Fruit Hedgehog while practising sorting and pattern-making. Ready in about 20 minutes. 🦔 #EdibleCrafts #KidsCrafts

Make an Under-the-Sea Jelly Aquarium! Children aged 5-10 learn how warm liquids set into solids while suspending fruit 'fish' in tasty jelly layers. Takes about 40 minutes. Available now for JunkyCraft members. 🐠 #KitchenScience #KidsCrafts

Brighten up rainy afternoons with painted pasta necklaces! Children aged 3–6 love threading colourful tubes while practising fine motor skills and simple pattern-making. Taking about 30 minutes with low mess. 🍝 #KidsCrafts #EarlyYears

Turn water and soap into a mountain of foam! This easy 20-minute activity for ages 2-5 helps build arm and wrist strength while whisking, squishing and playing. 🫧 #SensoryPlay #KidsCrafts

Get ready for Halloween with a creepy-crawly Egg Box Bat Garland! Perfect for ages 4-8, children practise scissor control, learn about symmetry and discover echolocation in 40 minutes. 🦇 #HalloweenCrafts #KidsCrafts

We did some puppets Wednesday after #storytime. With eye stickers! We did a few rhymes about emotions too so I'm sure that inspired that mad apple! #childrenslibrarian #publiclibrary #kidscrafts #applecrafts #library

Turn secret computer code into wearable jewellery! Kids aged 7-12 can make a Binary Code Name Bracelet using two bead colours to spell their name in 1s and 0s. A brilliant 40-minute screen-free activity. 📿 #KidsCrafts #STEM

Explore line symmetry with this colourful Symmetry Butterfly Puzzle! Children fold paper and use paint or pens to discover mirror images in a fun, hands-on way. Ideal for ages 5-9, taking about 30 minutes. 🦋 #KidsCrafts #MathsFun

Make a cosy no-sew knotted fleece cushion with the kids! A lovely 40-minute craft for ages 5-11 that builds fine motor skills and patience by tying clever fabric fringes. ✂️ #kidscrafts #craftsforkids

Turn a piece of cardboard into a mini loom! Children aged 6-12 can weave colourful wool mats while learning how woven cloth is made, building fine motor skills and focus. Takes ~50 mins. Member project. 🧵 #KidsCrafts #TextileCrafts

Master pattern-making with this Chevron Friendship Bracelet project for ages 8-12! Knotting embroidery thread teaches sequencing and rewards patience with a stripey band. Takes 45 mins with low mess. 🧵 #KidsCrafts #CraftForKids

Light up the run-up to Halloween with a Glowing Jack-o'-Lantern Jar! Kids aged 4-9 can transform an empty jam jar in about 30 minutes while discovering how translucent tissue paper and opaque black paper work with light. 🎃 #HalloweenCrafts #KidsCrafts

Brighten up a bedroom with a colourful Wool Pom-Pom Garland! Children aged 5-11 wind wool and snip fluffy balls while learning sequencing and fine motor skills. Takes about 45 minutes. 🧶 #kidscrafts #junkmodelling

Turn everyday veg into wearable art! Stamp cut apples, okra and broccoli florets onto a plain tote bag to explore repeat printing patterns. Brilliant screen-free fun for ages 5-10. 🎨 #KidsCrafts #ArtForKids

Free Cat’s Halloween storytelling and mask making event happening on the 12th of Oct at 12pm in Dumbarton Castle part of @2riversfest - 2 book see link below… #halloween #kidscrafts #kidslit #cats #freethingstodo #dumbarton #glasgow www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2-rivers-c...

Turn a plain t-shirt into a colourful masterpiece with surgical spirit and permanent markers! Children aged 6-12 learn how liquids carry colour through fibres to make firework patterns in 35 mins. 🎨 #KitchenScience #KidsCrafts

Create a colourful Solar System mobile with your 6-12 year olds! Paint all 8 planets and hang them in order to explore relative sizes in space. Takes about 60 mins. Part of our JunkyCraft membership. 🪐 #KidsCrafts #SpaceForKids

Transform a simple glass jar and foil into a glowing star projector! Children aged 6-11 can explore how light travels in straight lines while creating a starry planetarium in 30 minutes. 🌟 #KidsCrafts #KitchenScience