Skokie Library Shares Ideas For Fun At-Home Activities

Press release from the Skokie Public Library:

by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

July 6, 2020

For even more ideas, see our previous posts.

FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

Be the Artist: Seed Insect Art

Create your own insect out of natural materials using this activity sheet.

Read and Play with Math: Shapes

Math skills are essential for kids to be successful in school and life. Learning to tell basic shapes apart helps young children focus on a specific attribute of an item. Explore shapes with these activities.

Rise & Shine Storytime: Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

What color are your shoes today? Get ready to stomp your feet along to "If You're Happy and You Know It" after the book Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes.

STEAM Engines: Side Scooper

Think like an engineer and design your own tools. Join Caitlin and Desi as they try new ideas and techniques to think like a mechanical engineer in this video.

Veena Reads: Math Curse & the Chicago River

Veena reads Math Curse by Jon Scieska and Lane Smith, then she explores some delicious math problems about the Chicago River.

You can also find resources and recommendations from our staff.

FOR ALL AGES

BOOMbox at Home: Ghanaian Adinkras

Learn of the history of Adinkra symbols which originated in Ghana. Follow the instructions on this activity sheet to create your own Adinkra to represent your values and adorn textiles in your home.

Summer Reading Bingo

Summer Reading has started! Use this bingo card for reading ideas or inspiration. Once you’ve got bingo, tag @skokielibrary or #SkokieSummerReading to share with us on social media.

FOR ADULTS

Skokie Staff Suggest: America to Me

America to Me is an unscripted documentary series following an academic year at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Chris recommends this remarkable nuanced portrait of a complex student body.

What Is That? Tips for Identifying Images

In this video, Martha demonstrates three fun ways to identify an object or place using a photo as your starting point; how to conduct a reverse image search, how to use crowdsourcing, and ask-an-expert options to solve your curious image queries.

PERFORMANCES

Jacob’s Pillow, July 7-August 29

The longest-running dance festival in the United States now comes directly to you…for free. In the Jacob’s Pillow first-ever Virtual Festival, you can watch some of the most beloved performances from the past 10 years, learn from a curated series of PillowTalks with leaders in our field, connect at an online version of the beloved intergenerational movement class Families Dance Together, and dance in a new Master Class Series from The School at Jacob’s Pillow.

Billboard Curates Music

Billboard collects a weekly calendar of music concerts and shows, including some big names, to enjoy from your own home.

This press release was produced by the Skokie Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.