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Jun 28, 2013

First Chapter Book Club: Fly Guy

Fly Guy is .... supa-fly. A book club for young readers, each month we feature a different book or series of books, read a selection fro...

Jun 27, 2013

Summer Maker Special: Fairy Gardens and Toad Abodes

Teeny tiny habitats for wee folk and other garden inhabitants. What we made: Fairy Gardens (also known as Toad Abodes or Gnome Houses) ...

Jun 13, 2013

Tutorial: Wiggle Worm Stick Puppets

A cute little worm for summer crafting! Next week we dive headfirst into summer mayhem, but I thought I'd share a sneak peek into my...

Jun 4, 2013

Craft Lab: Painting

Sometimes Craft Lab is about using everyday art supplies that we don't have a chance to use every day. Today's project: Paintin...

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Who are Library Makers?

Library Makers: Madison, WI, United States; Libraries have always had a reputation for being places of learning. Traditionally, the books housed in libraries have been perceived as the library's main purpose, and indeed books are a great way to learn. However, in today's increasingly digital world, it is important to remind the public that valuable learning also takes place outside of books and libraries are a great source of person-to-person learning experiences. The learning that takes place in libraries is what keeps this institution relevant in a world where access to books is changing rapidly. Here are a few somewhat non-traditional library programs I've created to take advantage of the one-on-one opportunities we have at the library today.

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