Book Club Round-Up: From Our Archives
Looking for ways to spice up your book club? Check out these ideas from our archives.
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'Check Out' the Things Libraries Circulate
Everyone expects to be able to check out books and DVDs. But telescopes? Cake pans? Litter clean-up kits?
Library Designs Doll to Celebrate Community
A librarian and her patrons created a doll celebrating their community’s Indian American population.
A Mystery Maker Challenge
Even without a dedicated makerspace, you can still incorporate maker elements into your day.
Read to Swim
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A rural public library in Canada's Yukon territory partnered with a local pool to get kids reading and swimming over summer break.
Learn to Skateboard
Teen librarian Colleen Whittall takes her teens to the skate park — with nary a book in sight.
Pom-Pom Animals
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Kids and adults worked together to create fuzzy animals and monsters at Smyrna Public Library.
BrainSTEM Camp
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A half-day science program in Bedford, Ind., gives kids time to fire up their minds and imaginations.
Warm and Fuzzy: Hot Chocolate and Alpacas
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Groton Public Library found a way to brighten up a cold day: fuzzy animals and hot chocolate.
Bookmark Design Contests
A bookmark design contest highlights students' artistic talents — and provides a nice creation to give away in the library.