Date & Time: Tuesday, April 11 @ 2:00pm-3:30pm

Description: Minute to Win It is one of our favorite events at the library. For this spring version, children and teens will participate in egg stacking, a jellybean competition, and a peep relay - each one in just one minute! If weather allows, we'll enjoy the spring by hosting this event outside. All are welcome and we have non-food substitutions to accommodate any dietary restrictions.

Inspired by: https://carlyandadam.com/thecarlyandadam/spring-minute-to-win-it-classroom-games

Staffing: 2 library staff members to run the games and to assist with set-up.

Budget: $55 for materials and candy.

Date & Time: Sunday, April 30th @ 11:00am-2:00pm

Description: El Día de los niños/El Día de los libros is a day to celebrate all things children and books! Originally started in Mexico to celebrate children, the nationally recognized day has expanded to focus on the importance of children's literacy (Reading Rockets, n.d.). We will have book displays and recommended reading lists highlighting Mexican and Latine authors all month long, so stop by and discover your new favorite book.

On Día, the library is hosting a Día & Springtime festival. We will have snacks, crafts, and a special musical guest, local drummer Amber Hines. Come eat, sing, dance, and enter the raffle for some free books.

Inspired by: https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/641e0925d4d8312f002b3fbc

Staffing: 4 library staff members.

Budget: $100 for snacks, crafts, raffle prizes, and $200 for musical performer.

Come guess how many jellybeans are in the jar! Winner takes home the jar contents and a book. 

If you are unable to visit the library to guess in person, a picture of the jar and its contents is posted on IPL's Facebook page, and guesses can be submitted using our guessing form found here.

Good luck!