By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With the cold winter weather upon us, the Sherborn Library hosted a winter crafting event for little ones and their families. Everyone gathered in Noah’s Treehouse Room in the Children’s Wing to partake in two different crafts, a paper spinner and a cup and ball game.
Four tables were set up around the room, two with the paper spinner craft and two with the cup and ball game creation. To create the DIY paper spinner, little ones needed twine, cardboard circles, printer paper with circle templates, markers, scissors, and glue sticks. With the circle templates already cut out, kiddos got to decorate two of them using the markers provided. They could draw whatever they liked, though winter themes were encouraged.
Once their coloring was complete, they glued the two circles onto the cardboard circle, placing one on each side. Next, they would carefully poke two holes right in the center of the cardboard circle and place a piece of twine in them. To then play with their creation, all they had to do was take a piece of the twine in each hand, with the circle in the middle, and rotate it in circles to get the twine twisted. After that, they would follow the easy method of pulling and relaxing, making the spinner spin around, and if they did it just right, it would even create a humming noise as well.
The cup and ball game has definitely been a classic within many households for generations. To create their very own version, all little ones needed were a plastic cup, a piece of string, a wooden bead, a wooden dowel, and some markers. Taking the plastic cup, kiddos were able to decorate whatever they wanted onto it using the markers provided.
Upon completion of their designs, they would then take a piece of string and stick it through the wooden bead, tying a knot at the end to keep it secure. Using the other end of the string, kids would tie it around the wooden dowel at the base of the cup. With this, the DIY game was easily complete and little ones had an absolute blast trying to get their ball into the cup. Many of the guardians made sure to space the kids out in order to prevent anyone from hitting someone else with their strings. Children’s Librarian Jen Carlson additionally walked around the room, helping anyone who needed it.
Overall, these crafts were a great way to entertain the little ones, all while working hard and playing with their friends. They were even more excited that they got to bring each of their crafts home with them to show their families and friends.
