Katie Darty
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Holiday Hacks: Makerspace Crafts
Take inspiration from these creative librarians and other crafters this holiday season. Video: How to make a folded magazine Christmas tree.
Get Crafty for Banned Books Week | Library Hacks
Promote the freedom to read with banned books bingo, trading cards, fiery displays, and more.
Libraries of Things | Library Hacks
Looking for short-term use of cake tins, camping equipment, or bikes? These libraries lend out all of those items and a lot more.
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Hands-On Ways To De-Stress | Library Hacks
From test anxiety to worries about school safety, many students are stretched thin. Help them unwind with projects to make stress balls, fidget spinners, and more.
Trend Alert: Breakerspaces | Library Hacks
Breakerspace. Toy Takeapart. Break & Make. Whatever you call it, a breakerspace lets kids take stuff apart to see what makes it tick.
Thrifty Library Hacks
Ideas to update your library: turn tires into comfy furniture, transform a map into a green screen, and more.
More Thrifty School Library Design Tips
A lot of imagination, a little elbow grease, and the right tools can yield dramatic results like these.
Sprucing Up My School Library for Less than $600
Taking inspiration from the thrifty library design hashtag #macgyverlibrarianship, a high school librarian freshened up her space on a tight budget. Check out what she did and how much she spent.