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Looking for fun things to do? Then look no further! The Marlborough District Libraries have books on crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, games and more. Check out our list of ideas or search for your own. Most of our crafty books are in the Dewey 700's, but you will also find cooking and building in the 600's. If you're unsure where to find what you want, put a keyword into our catalogue search and press 'go'.

Here are some great websites containing ideas for projects that use household items for a variety of ages:

Every month we have story and craft sessions for under fives. Click here to see what we have been up to recently.

Have you ever wanted to…

Build a cubbyhouse? Roast a chicken? Make an easel? Make bath fizzies? Make a water xylophone?

Try following the instructions on Page 100 of Outdoor Kids by Jamie Durie. You'll find this and other gardening books for kids at C635.083

Outdoor Kids

You'll find a great simple recipe on page 94 of 1-2-3: Cooking with Kids Using Only Three Ingredients by Rozanne Gold at C641.5123

123 Cook

Learn how and make other wooden projects using Mitre 10s DIY for Kids Book 2 at C648.08

Diy For Kids

Find out how by using everyday ingredients from Totally Cool Soapmaking for Kids by Marie Browning at C668.12

Soapmaking For Kids

All you need is this book: Cool Stuff; 100 fun projects for kids by Susie Lacome @ C745.5

Cool Stuff