Book Art

Got old, outdated or damaged books? Before you toss them into the recycling bin, consider turning them into book art.

Build Your Cat a Castle

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Spokane Public Library used leftover boxes to create cozy habitats for their patrons' feline friends.

Twiddlemuffs for Charity

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A library crafting group devoted their winter to knitting cozy, fidget-friendly crafts to help people with dementia. 

Let Out the Banksy in You

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With a piece of famous street art on display, an Indiana library created a passive program out of plywood.

How to Make Slime

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Kids used common household ingredients to make colorful, oozing and oh-so-fun slime concoctions. 

Hypertufa Pots

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Adults get their hands dirty making cement-based pots for their home gardens.

Build a Better World with Magna Tiles

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Simple magnetic building tiles called Magna Tiles allow kids to build whatever they can imagine.

No-Sew Pillows

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An Indiana library gathered residents of all ages with this simple Random Acts of Kindness Week activity.

Hail to the Green

Mrs. Librarian Lady shares lots of green-themed ideas to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.