Holiday Reading

Happy Birthday, America
by Mary Pope Osborne

Find this book in our catalog.

Jacket Notes:  Mary Pope Osborne (the Magic Tree House series) joins in a family’s small-town Fourth of July celebration in Happy Birthday, America, illus. by Peter Catalanotto. Thickly applied watercolors depict the festivities, including a pet parade, picnic, concert and fireworks. An author’s note details the origins of Independence Day traditions.

 

For more Independence Day reading ideas for all ages:

My Shelf – 4th of July

Fourth of July Books for the Kids

Art in the Garden at Hemphill

Help decorate the garden at Hemphill Library with windchimes and whirligigs.  This drop-in program will feature a variety of projects for a wide-range of ages, from Bug Rock Painting to a Spiderweb Art Mobile.  Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. 

Saturday, June 21, 2-5 pm
Hemphill Library, 2301 West Vandalia Rd.

For Buggy Crafts you can do at home, try these websites:

Danielle’s Place of Crafts and Activities

Fun Bug Crafts for Kids

Insect Crafts and Projects