Skills for Community-Centered Libraries: Learning through Experience
Community-Centered Libraries ran a series of workshops where participants developed projects to practice specific skills related to their work.
Community Poet-Tree
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In this passive program, Princeton Public Library invited patrons to fill branches with leaves of poetry.
Book Art
Got old, outdated or damaged books? Before you toss them into the recycling bin, consider turning them into book art.
A Mystery Maker Challenge
Even without a dedicated makerspace, you can still incorporate maker elements into your day.
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.