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The Chicks in the Hut Tune: Wheels on the Bus The chicks in the hut go cluck, cluck, cluck. Cluck, Cluck, Cluck Cluck Cluck, Cluck All through the day.
Other verses: Chicks in the pond—go swim, Chicks in the mud—go splash Chicks in the yard—go play

Prop source: Zippy Paws Chicken Hut (comes with 3 chicks)

This is just a simple dog toy set that I thought would make a good introduction to a birthday party-themed storytime. I would simply talk about the items with the kids instead of making up a rhyme or song to go with them. So for example, pull out the hat first and say "Oh, a hat. What might you celebrate wearing a hat like this," etc. 
Prop Source: Midlee Birthday Present Find a Toy Dog Toy
I do want to acknowledge that not all people celebrate birthdays so that is something to be aware of and sensitive to as you plan programs in a public library but I did want to share an option since many of my blog readers come from a variety of settings where they work with children and it can be difficult to find a variety of materials on birthday activities. 

Three Giraffes in the Jungle
 (adapted from the Mansfield/Richland Public Library) 
One giraffe in the jungle going for a swim Knock, knock (clap twice) Splash, splash (slap knees twice) Come on in! (motion with both hands to come in)
[Repeat, adding one giraffe each time until...]
Three giraffes in the jungle going for a swim Knock, Knock, Splash, Splash They all fall in!

Prop Source: Zippy Paws Giraffe Lodge. Contains 3 giraffes.

Nesting Dogs Puppy, Puppy I hear a sound Who is it? Woof!
A quick re-write of Nesting Cats for all your dog fans.  This set is from Oriental Trading.

Baby Shark

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo (Repeat 2x) Baby shark!
Repeat with mommy, daddy, grandma, grandpa shark
Let’s go hunt, doo doo doo doo doo doo (Repeat 2x) Let’s go hunt!
Run away, doo doo doo doo doo doo (Repeat 2x) Run away!
Safe at last, doo doo doo doo doo doo (Repeat 2x) Safe at last!
It’s the end, doo doo doo doo doo doo (Repeat 2x) It’s the end! Prop source: Zippy Paws Shark
I also purchased an additional 3 sharks sold separately from the set to be able to do all of the verses. 

Announcing MI KidLib 2019, the 6th annual unconference for youth services staff (current, aspiring, retired) in Michigan (or willing to come to Michigan). 

This year's free event will take place at the Library of Michigan in Lansing on Friday, May 10th. Registration is now open. 

More info at the unconference website.