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Art Lab: Electric Painting

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Teenage girl wearing white shirt and headscarf paints wooden wall black

An Indiana public library combined paint and technology to create an interactive display with teens.

Earth Day Terrariums

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Earth Day concept with crystal globe catching sunlight on a bed of moss

An Oklahoma library hosted an Earth Day program where adults created miniature moss terrariums.

Henna Designs for Teens

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Teens at a Connecticut library got tattoos from a henna artist while enjoying snacks and a Bollywood film.

Pokéthon

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A Tennessee library created a Pokémon marathon (aka, a "Pokéthon"), offering fun for all ages.

Mini Drones and Droids

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An Ohio library uses mini flying robotics to teach teens and children programming skills.

Mr. Wiggles: My Reading Buddy

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A Connecticut school created a take-home library mascot to foster an early love of reading and writing.

Library Yarns: A 'Kniffiti' Project

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Knitters "yarn-bombed" chairs, tables, and everything else imaginable at the Falmouth (Mass.) Public Library.

DIY Terrarium Workshop

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top view of jar with living ecosystem of beautiful tiny plants

A high school library in New Jersey invites students and staff to relieve stress by creating their own mini-garden. 

Homebound Services Pilot Program

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older woman reading a book

Problem: older adults have trouble getting to the library. Solution: bring the books to them.