Fun and Games with Mary
Activities and Downloads for Everyone
The following digital activities and backgrounds were created by Marian Library faculty and staff to provide creative and enjoyable ways to connect with our collections. All activities are appropriate for youth as well as adults, but some may require adult supervision.
Mary Flowers Match Game
Play two ways!
Print, cut and play this match game with your family and friends. Or, choose to play the online version. The Mary flowers on the game cards were illustrated by A. Joseph Barrish, S.M., and are part of the Marian Library's art collection.
Coloring Pages
Color images from the Marian Library's collections. Select your favorites from this wide variety of printable sheets.
Jigsaw Puzzles
Try your hand at these digital jigsaw puzzles featuring art from the Marian Library's collections.
Digital Backgrounds
Add some flair to your virtual meetings or device wallpaper with these images from the Marian Library's collections.
For Zoom and Desktop Devices
For Mobile Devices
Image citations:
- “A Garden for Mary,” painting by Jan Oliver-Schultz, 2008.
- “A Window Toward Eternal Spring,” painting by Beverly Stoller, 1987.
- Books of Hours 1: Left image from Dutch Book of Hours [Die Ghetiiden van onser liever Vrouwen ... ] Paris, 1533. Right image from French Book of Hours for use of Rouen [Heures a l'usage de Rouen], 1503. Background image from Manuscript Latin Book of Hours, circa 1480–1500.
- Book of Hours 2: Illuminated initial “A,” image from Manuscript Latin Book of Hours, circa 1480–1500.
- Book of Hours 3: Visitation, image from Manuscript Latin Book of Hours, circa 1500.
- Shelved Books, photograph from the Marian Library
- Holy cards from the Marian Library Holy Card Collection.
- Stamps from the Marian Library Stamp Collection.
- “Garden Paradise of Our Lady,” photograph of Mary Garden at Woods Hole circa 1982, from the John Stokes and Mary’s Gardens Collection.
Mary Statue Tour
If you are local or planning to visit the University of Dayton, you may be interested in this self-guided tour of the statues of Mary across campus.
Nativity Activities
These age-appropriate activity sheets were created to be supplemental resources for teaching school-age children about the Nativity. They complement the Marian Library's annual At the Manger exhibit.