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Thanks to Jenna from Chippewa Falls for this guest post!
Chippewa Falls Public Library hosted a Paw Patrol Party,
where over 150 children and adults participated in activities inspired by the
hit TV show. It was a barktacular time and proved that CFPL staff really know
how to put their best paw forward. Evening programs are often attended less
than day programs, but the popularity of the TV show brought families out of
their doghouses and to the library. The program began with a short storytime
followed by different stations. Stations included:
-Make your own Paw Patrol badge
-Adopt-a-dog (color in a picture of a dog and name it)
-Make and fly Skye's helicopter (helicopter made out of
paper and an egg carton - helicopters could then be launched from the stairs
down to a helipad)
-Feed the dogs (toss printed dog bones into food dishes)
-a photo booth complete with masks of the Paw Patrol
characters and dog stuffed animals and puppets
-Help Marshall put out a fire (toss blue bean bags through
the "windows")
Staff had to be quick on their feet and not let it be a
fur-raising experience. Families kept showing up and showing up, largely
surpassing the expected attendance. It sure pays off to plan ahead and to keep
extra supplies on hand just in case the unexpected happens. New-to-the-library
families came, got library cards, and plan to attend future programs. Jenna
even witnessed old friends reconnecting and introducing their children to one
another, proving once again the power of the library space.
"Whenever you're in trouble, yelp for help"...or
go to the library!
Labels: family programs, popular series, programming, school age programs