Category Archives: Boredom Busters

You Could Win Prizes With These Summer Reading Challenges.

You Could Win Prizes With These Summer Reading Challenges.

Get the whole family reading with these summer reading challenges from local Hampton Roads Public Libraries. Virginia Beach Public Library Summer Reading Challenge 2020 Children and Teens: Each week, readers that complete 3 activities will unlock the activity badge and be entered to win coupons to food venues that offer drive-through or take-out. The coupons…more »

Make Your Own 4th of July Lava Lamp, Paper Towel Fireworks and More

Make Your Own 4th of July Lava Lamp, Paper Towel Fireworks and More

Need some fun activities to celebrate the 4th of July at home? Check out these crafts, games, and recipes from Newport News YP (Youth Programs): Drip Paint Mason Jars Family Fun Firework T-shirts Edible 4th of July treats 4th of July Lava Lamp Paper Towel Fireworks DIY 4th of July Decormore »

Celebrate the 4th of July, At Home in Newport News

Celebrate the 4th of July, At Home in Newport News

This 4th of July, the City of Newport News invites residents to “celebrate together, at home,” with festive at-home celebrations, interactive activities, and special “Light up the City” illuminations for our Nation’s birthday. On July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., families can drive up to one of three sites and pick up American flags…more »

Occupy Your Kids With These Free Virtual Summer Camps

Occupy Your Kids With These Free Virtual Summer Camps

Virginia Beach Public Library presents: CAMP EVERGREEN AT HOME June 15- Aug 7th: Adults and teens can participate in a variety of fun activities from home for a chance to win prizes from Virginia Beach small businesses. There is something for everyone in Camp Evergreen. Attend library programs, complete craft and outdoor activities or enjoy online…more »

Take Free Art Lessons From a Children’s Book Author

Take Free Art Lessons From a Children’s Book Author

A children’s book author named Rob Biddulph has been offering free art lessons on YouTube during the pandemic.  And he just set a world record for largest online art lesson.  He was trying to get 10,000 people to sign on at once and ended up with over 45,000. Watch this free online lesson. Get more, like…more »

How to Make Disney’s Over The Top Kitchen Sink Sundae At Home {WATCH}

How to Make Disney’s Over The Top Kitchen Sink Sundae At Home {WATCH}

The Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Kitchen Sink Sundae from the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. If you’ve never had it, this ice cream sundae is served in a literal kitchen sink! It feeds 4-6 people and boasts a whopping 28 ingredients including an entire…more »

Can You Escape the Norfolk Public Library’s Virtual Escape Room?

Can You Escape the Norfolk Public Library’s Virtual Escape Room?

Can you escape the Norfolk Public Library’s virtual library escape room? Norfolk Public Library launched its first-ever virtual library escape room! Travel with @NorfPublicLib to Cleavebolt Castle. 🏰 We advise you to stay close to your group. If you are lost, you are lost for good. Enter the escape room here: https://t.co/PZnG53l5Q9. #EscapeRoom — City…more »