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Nov 29, 2014

The Supper Club Presents: Apps that build relationships

Depending on how you use them, apps can put up barriers between people or foster connection. This month, we looked at a few apps that hel...

Nov 12, 2014

A call for guest posts

photo credit: "Bokeh all over" by THOR I have been thrilled to hear from a few of you, dear readers, about how this blog has ...

Oct 30, 2014

Toddler Art Class: Scrape Paintings

Library cards get you access to lots of fun things, but did you know you could PAINT with them? Art Project: Scrape Paintings (in black...

Oct 25, 2014

Toddler Art Class: Sculpture

Textures galore and easy construction opportunities make these two materials ideal for toddler play. Art Project: Styrofoam + Chenille ...

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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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