National Library Week is April 19th to 26th this year! Let's take the opportunity to highlight some of the very unique items the Bergen and Rockland Library Systems have available to check out ... in addition to books!
1) Seeds for planting! (Sloatsburg Library- Rockland County, NY)
I was completely surprised but equally happy, to see that I could "take out" vegetable and flowering seed packets for planting in my garden! Who would have thought to "see"d that in a library? The packets are free, they come with planting/growing instructions. Everything from Eggplant to Sunflower to Dill! Show your Rockland County library Card to "borrow."
2) Unique craft projects/maker kits
The Wyckoff, Ramsey and Mahwah Libraries in Bergen County, have some of the most unique and elaborate FREE crafts for pick up. They have crafts for both children AND adults! Everything from a hanging planter for adults to a Slide system craft for kids. My friend's son made a slide delivery system out of straws, rope and cups! They utilized it as a fun, interactive way to feed their kitties. They loved it!
* Check your local NW Bergen or nearby Rockland libraries, as many locations also offer make and take crafts.
3) Museum Passes
Do you want to visit a local museum or perhaps one that is within a couple of hours from our local area? A museum which can be part of a day or overnight trip? Every local library I have visited offers museum passes for trip locations such as Stepping Stones Museum all the way out in Connecticut, Bethel Woods/Woodstock Museum in Sullivan County NY, to a ton of museums in Bergen, Rockland and Orange counties! Many in NYC are also on the list, good for kids and families of all ages!
** Unusual things libraries may also offer:
- Seeds and plants
- Museum passes
- Fishing poles and tackle boxes!
- Mobile hotspots
- Maker kits (like knitting, origami, etc.)
- Book club in a bag kits
- Audiobooks
- Board Games/Puzzles
- STEM Activities
- Tablets/Play a ways
- Tools
- Rug Cleaner!
- Cooking supplies!
There are so many options at your local NW Bergen County library. From books to DVDs to Thursday movies at the Suffern and Mahwah libraries! From wellness and CPR seminars at the Ridgewood Library.
You can also find many Bergen County library events on our Macaroni KID Facebook or Instagram pages! https://www.facebook.com/macKIDnwbergen, https://www.instagram.com/mackidnwbergencountynj
What interesting, unique item can you find to take home?
Stop by during National Library Week to find out!
