LMU Speaks

A university library created a winning storytelling program from the ground up — and so can you.

Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around the Climate Crisis

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A UMass Amherst library is addressing heavy topics with workshops that encourage discussion and mindfulness. 

Drag Storytime in an Academic Library

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This drag storytime in an academic library is a reading and performance extravaganza that celebrates creativity, joy and being yourself.

Dramatic Comics Reading

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Work with comic creators to present a portion ​of their work to a live audience - sound effects, character voices and other creative mayhem is encouraged!

Take a Paws

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This academic library planned a therapy dog session for staff to gather, relax and enjoy the company of furry friends.

Analog Library Display

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This exhibit featured library and office equipment from the pre-web era. Visitors were invited to take a short multiple-choice quiz to guess the use of each item for a chance to win a goodie bag.

Book Bathing

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Book Bathing reimagines the library's physical space and engages all senses through a guided mindfulness audio experience.

Humanities Topical Immersion Programming

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This program series engages college communities regarding social issues through a VR experience, film screening and discussion.