The library is closed on Saturday, July 4^th, but all branches will be open on the 3rd, and the Columbia Public Library will be open its usual Sunday hours on the 5th! Try some of the Fourth of July crafts below – great for kids who want to get in on the fun but might not be old enough for fireworks.

A Handy Flag

Supplies

• Finger Paint (red, white and blue)
• Construction paper (any color aside from red, white or blue, i.e. typical flag colors)
• Star hole punch (or grab some star stickers)

1. Take your star hole punch and punch out lots of little stars.
2. Paint the palm of your hand blue.
3. Paint your fingers alternating with white and red
4. Make your handprint on a piece of construction paper.
5. Wash your hands
6. While the paint is still wet, put the stars all over the blue paint
7. Let dry and wave your hand flag in the air!

This is a fun craft for kids to do during your Fourth of July celebrations. It will keep them busy for a little while … and who doesn’t like getting paint all over their hands!? Continue reading “July Fourth Fun!”