59 Reasons to Write: Mini-lessons, prompts, and inspiration for teachers

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{"id":1487851454534,"title":"200+ Original and Adapted Story Program Activities","handle":"200-original-and-adapted-story-program-activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Reid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e280 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6x9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom master storyteller and storytimes creator Reid comes this delightful assortment of activities ready for use by children’s librarians, elementary-level media specialists, and early childhood instructors. Reid’s bountiful compendium of his “greatest hits” includes original and adapted fingerplays, poems, activities involving movement and music, participation stories, felt stories, imagination exercises, spoonerism stories, and library raps. With ideas that are perfect for mixing and matching according to audience, setting, and program length, this book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffers activities suitable for a variety of ages, from children as young as preschool age through middle school students;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebegins with “Hello Activities” and ends with “Goodbye Activities”;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes categories such as “The Animal World,” “My World,” “More Fun,” and “The Literary World”; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecommends picture books published between 2012 and 2017 to share with children immediately before or after presenting the activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from thousands of hours of programming, these time-tested activities will engage young ones as well as their parents and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-09-07T10:08:36-04:00","created_at":"2018-09-07T10:12:45-04:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions","Subject_Children's Programs \u0026 Services"],"price":7299,"price_min":7299,"price_max":7299,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13082059702342,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780838917381","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"200+ Original and Adapted Story Program Activities","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":7299,"weight":136,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/reid_200storyprogram_300.jpg?v=1536329568"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/reid_200storyprogram_300.jpg?v=1536329568","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":790843555910,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/reid_200storyprogram_300.jpg?v=1569096753"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/reid_200storyprogram_300.jpg?v=1569096753","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Reid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e280 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6x9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom master storyteller and storytimes creator Reid comes this delightful assortment of activities ready for use by children’s librarians, elementary-level media specialists, and early childhood instructors. Reid’s bountiful compendium of his “greatest hits” includes original and adapted fingerplays, poems, activities involving movement and music, participation stories, felt stories, imagination exercises, spoonerism stories, and library raps. With ideas that are perfect for mixing and matching according to audience, setting, and program length, this book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffers activities suitable for a variety of ages, from children as young as preschool age through middle school students;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebegins with “Hello Activities” and ends with “Goodbye Activities”;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes categories such as “The Animal World,” “My World,” “More Fun,” and “The Literary World”; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecommends picture books published between 2012 and 2017 to share with children immediately before or after presenting the activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from thousands of hours of programming, these time-tested activities will engage young ones as well as their parents and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":8329713030,"title":"40+ New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits","handle":"40nrsln","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdmund A. Rossman III \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780838914380 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e208 pages \u003cbr\u003e 8½ x 11 \u003cbr\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, levies, grants, and other traditional sources of library funding have stagnated or even been scaled back. But as they’ve already done in other areas, libraries can take an innovative, proactive approach to funding. Change creates opportunities, and the ability to see and exploit opportunities is what creates new revenue streams, which can help maintain and enhance library services. 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{"id":8329658502,"title":"50+ Library Services: Innovation in Action","handle":"50ls-ia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiantha Dow Schull \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780838911198 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e368 pages \u003cbr\u003e 7 x 10 \u003cbr\u003e 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the most engaged and frequent users of public libraries are over the age of 50. They may also be the most misunderstood. As Baby Boomers continue to swell their ranks, the behavior, interests, and information needs of this demographic have changed dramatically, and Schull’s new book offers the keys to reshaping library services for the new generations of active older adults. A must-read for library educators, library directors, and any information professional working in a community setting, this important book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyzes key societal trends, such as longer lifespans and improved population health, and their implications for libraries’ work with this demographic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles Leading-Edge States and Beacon Libraries from across the nation at the forefront of institutional change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses issues such as creativity, health, financial literacy, life planning, and intergenerational activities from the 50+ perspective, while showing how libraries can position themselves as essential centers for learning, encore careers, and community engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotlights best practices that can be adapted for any setting, including samples of hundreds of projects and proposals that illustrate new approaches to 50+ policies, staffing, programs, services, partnerships, and communications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wisdom and insight contained in this book can help make the library a center for positive aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-08-31T12:25:00-04:00","created_at":"2016-08-31T12:25:01-04:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions","Subject_Adult Programs \u0026 Services"],"price":7995,"price_min":7995,"price_max":7995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":27879754182,"title":"Default","option1":"Default","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780838911198","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"50+ Library Services: Innovation in Action","public_title":null,"options":["Default"],"price":7995,"weight":540,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9780838911198","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838911198.jpg?v=1533236882"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838911198.jpg?v=1533236882","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"50+ Library Services: Innovation in Action-Paperback-ALA Editions-Default-The Library Marketplace","id":92389146694,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":300,"width":210,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838911198.jpg?v=1568808632"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838911198.jpg?v=1568808632","width":210}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiantha Dow Schull \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780838911198 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e368 pages \u003cbr\u003e 7 x 10 \u003cbr\u003e 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the most engaged and frequent users of public libraries are over the age of 50. 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{"id":4788683964486,"title":"52 Ready-to-Use Gaming Programs for Libraries","handle":"52-ready-to-use-gaming-programs-for-libraries","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ellyssa-kroski\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ellyssa-kroski\"\u003eEllyssa Kroski\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaming programs offer many benefits: they encourage interaction among patrons, strengthen community bonds with the library, and when done right they can be incredibly popular. Kroski, a bestselling author as well as an avid gamer herself, has gathered more than 50 creative programming ideas from public, school, and academic libraries nationwide. Most will hit your core gaming audience of teens, but you’ll also find plenty of options for adults, tweens, and younger children—the mix of tabletop, video, and live-action gaming programs includes something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\" Height: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover AP Categories: A, C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-15T19:42:20-05:00","created_at":"2020-12-15T19:42:19-05:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["ABC-Clio","Comingsoon_New titles","Publisher_ALA Editions","Publisher_ALA Graphics"],"price":9799,"price_min":9799,"price_max":9799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32240214802502,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"52 Ready-to-Use Gaming Programs for Libraries","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9799,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9780838947340","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/53ReadytoUseGamingPrograms.png?v=1613685613"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/53ReadytoUseGamingPrograms.png?v=1613685613","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6998445424710,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.669,"height":496,"width":332,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/53ReadytoUseGamingPrograms.png?v=1613685611"},"aspect_ratio":0.669,"height":496,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/53ReadytoUseGamingPrograms.png?v=1613685611","width":332}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ellyssa-kroski\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.alastore.ala.org\/content\/ellyssa-kroski\"\u003eEllyssa Kroski\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaming programs offer many benefits: they encourage interaction among patrons, strengthen community bonds with the library, and when done right they can be incredibly popular. Kroski, a bestselling author as well as an avid gamer herself, has gathered more than 50 creative programming ideas from public, school, and academic libraries nationwide. Most will hit your core gaming audience of teens, but you’ll also find plenty of options for adults, tweens, and younger children—the mix of tabletop, video, and live-action gaming programs includes something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ALA Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6\" Height: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Softcover AP Categories: A, C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}

{"id":2066114773062,"title":"60 Ready-to-Use Coding Projects","handle":"60-ready-to-use-coding-projects","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdited by Ellyssa Kroski\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e368 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lessons of ALA’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/librariesreadytocode.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLibraries Ready to Code\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einitiative are conclusive: your library can make a difference in developing computational thinking in children, teens, and even adults. And you don’t even need to be a techie to make it happen; in fact, many activities in this new book from tech champion Kroski dispense with a screen altogether in favor of twister boards, masking tape grids, or bowling pins. Other activities are built around affordable software or tech toys like Scratch Jr., Scratch, Bee-Bot, or Code-a-Pillar. Organized by age group, and complete with step-by-step guidance on everything from learning outcomes to an estimated budget, projects include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteaching coding to preschoolers with beads, pipe cleaners, and elastic string;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoreographing music videos with Ozobots;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprogramming Mad Libs-style games using Python;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteaching algorithms with story mapping, pattern play, or mazes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing Scratch for digital dress-up or meme remixes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteam-building and outreach with robots;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrop-in programs for exploration and unstructured play; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteaching adults with Lynda.com or Meetup partners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book’s structured presentation will help both school librarians and programming staff at public libraries quickly scan for projects that fit their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-05-08T09:50:58-04:00","created_at":"2019-05-08T09:56:22-04:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Comingsoon_New titles","Publisher_ALA Editions","Subject_Information Literacy"],"price":9250,"price_min":9250,"price_max":9250,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":20731606794310,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780838918722","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"60 Ready-to-Use Coding Projects","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9250,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838918722.jpg?v=1557323786"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838918722.jpg?v=1557323786","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1774501593158,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.666,"height":797,"width":531,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838918722.jpg?v=1569297211"},"aspect_ratio":0.666,"height":797,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838918722.jpg?v=1569297211","width":531}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdited by Ellyssa Kroski\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e368 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lessons of ALA’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/librariesreadytocode.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLibraries Ready to Code\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einitiative are conclusive: your library can make a difference in developing computational thinking in children, teens, and even adults. 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{"id":99143155737,"title":"63 Ready-to-Use Maker Projects","handle":"63-ready-to-use-maker-projects","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e304 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\" x 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new compilation from editor and maker Kroski spotlights a multitude of creative projects that you can tailor for your own library. Librarians and makers from across the country present projects as fun as an upcycled fashion show, as practical as Bluetooth speakers, and as mischievous as a catapult. Included are projects for artists, sewers, videographers, coders, and engineers. The handy reference format will help you quickly identify the estimated costs, materials, and equipment; and because several projects don’t even require a dedicated makerspace, every library can join in. Inside you’ll find how-to guidance for projects like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea foam rocket launcher;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estop-motion animation with 3D print characters;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efound-object robots;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglowing ghost marionettes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino eTextiles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emagnetic slime;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyarn painting;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efidget flannels;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean LED brooch; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecardboard sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith takeaways like origami tea lights or a t-shirt tote bag, your patrons will be sure to remember how much fun your library can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-16T10:52:26-04:00","created_at":"2017-10-16T10:59:40-04:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions","Subject_Makerspace"],"price":8850,"price_min":8850,"price_max":8850,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":904943665177,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780838915912","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"63 Ready-to-Use Maker Projects","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":8850,"weight":300,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Kroski_63Projects_300.jpg?v=1533237975"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Kroski_63Projects_300.jpg?v=1533237975","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"63 Ready-to-Use Maker Projects-Paperback-ALA Editions-The Library Marketplace","id":459463327814,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"width":200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Kroski_63Projects_300.jpg?v=1569020043"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/Kroski_63Projects_300.jpg?v=1569020043","width":200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e304 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\" x 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new compilation from editor and maker Kroski spotlights a multitude of creative projects that you can tailor for your own library. Librarians and makers from across the country present projects as fun as an upcycled fashion show, as practical as Bluetooth speakers, and as mischievous as a catapult. Included are projects for artists, sewers, videographers, coders, and engineers. The handy reference format will help you quickly identify the estimated costs, materials, and equipment; and because several projects don’t even require a dedicated makerspace, every library can join in. Inside you’ll find how-to guidance for projects like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea foam rocket launcher;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estop-motion animation with 3D print characters;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efound-object robots;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eglowing ghost marionettes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino eTextiles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emagnetic slime;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyarn painting;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efidget flannels;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean LED brooch; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecardboard sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith takeaways like origami tea lights or a t-shirt tote bag, your patrons will be sure to remember how much fun your library can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}