Arts & Entertainment
Free Take And Make Kits Continue At Dayton Metro Library
The theme for July is TALES, and the Kit has word puzzles, crafts and games intended to inspire storytelling and creativity.
June 29, 2021
ONLINE PROGRAMS EXPAND ON THE EXPERIENCES
Dayton Metro Library’s free Take and Make Kits encourage kids to think both inside and outside the box! Launched in the spring, Take and Make boxes contain games, puzzles, instructions for a craft project or experiment, and all the needed supplies (or a list of supplies available at home).
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Each month, a new Take and Make Kit is available with a different theme and all new activities.
The theme for July is TALES, and the Kit has word puzzles, crafts and games intended to inspire storytelling and creativity. Free, online programs complement the Take and Make theme, though they can be enjoyed separately as well.
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Activities and online programs are geared for different age groups: families with young children who need assistance, kids in grades 1-6 who need minimal assistance, and teens who work independently. For the July TALES theme, the online programs are:
Virtual Storytelling Workshop - Tuesday, July 27, 6 - 7 pm
Author and professional storyteller Lindsay Bonilla demonstrates her craft and teaches the art of good storytelling. Brainstorm different story components and put them together to create new stories to share with friends and family! (Families)
Teen Creative Writing Workshop - Wednesday, July 28, 7 - 8 pm
Award winning poet and author Sierra Leone introduces teens to new skills and creative opportunities through the creative process. Join this interactive virtual workshop to learn how to get inspiration, overcome writer's block, and find your voice. (Grades 7-12)
The Tale Of Possum's Tail - Thursday, July 29, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Mama O (local storyteller Omope Carter Daboiku) tells a folktale inspired by the Great Migration of African Americans who left the South for new opportunities in the North. The tale may reflect our past, but the lesson remains powerful today - to thy own self be true! (All ages)
To register for any of these programs, call 937.463.2665 or register online at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/takeandmake. Time spent attending virtual programs and doing activities in the Take and Make Kits can be counted in the Library’s Summer Challenge.
Take & Make Kits are sponsored by Ohio’s 529 College Advantage and The DML Foundation. Visit any Dayton Metro Library location to pick up a Take and Make Kit.
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