library makers

Hands-on learning for all ages!

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Aug 22, 2014

Toddler Art Class: Sticky Finger Painting

Evaporated milk makes a great fingerpaint, sticky and delicious! Art Project: Sticky Finger Painting Supplies: sweetened condensed mil...

Aug 21, 2014

Summer Special: Squishy Circuits

Electricity + play dough = lights? Awesome! Today's project: Squishy Circuits Supplies: conductive dough (a cooked dough with: wa...

Aug 19, 2014

Craft Lab: Giant (and also not-so-giant) Pom-Poms

Fluffy, fuzzy fun! Today's project: Giant pom-pom's Supplies: --yarn --cardboard pom-pom makers (see photo above--that cardb...

Aug 9, 2014

Summer Special: Solar Bugs

design your own solar-powered bug that wiggles and jiggles in bright sunlight! Today's project: Solar-powered Bugs Supplies: sola...

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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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