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This spring, the Kansas State University Libraries, in Manhattan, KS, will launch a Mobile Innovation Lab that will deliver hands-on, STEM-focused learning experiences to middle and high school students across the state.

A former school librarian helped create Library Makers, an online platform designed to connect librarians and educators who manage makerspaces or run maker events and programs.

Self-directed programming can be as simple as a table with coloring sheets and wildlife livecams or as in-depth as a complex scavenger hunt.

In this guest post, artist Sammy Savos details her creative process and discusses her collaboration with Holocaust survivor Estelle Nadel to create the graphic memoir The Girl Who Sang. "I’m very grateful that she was able to see the finished book, hold it in her hands, and tell me how happy she was with it."

Best practices and suggestions for creating these DIY publications, from starting with the right materials to supplying creative prompts.

From Stolen Sharpie Revolution to Moxie, these novels and how-to books will get students fired up about zines and inspired to make them.

Rich in features, with unlimited creative potential, Book Creator almost guarantees artistic success.

With a clean, enticing layout; simplicity of navigation; and a significant database of projects linked to a range of content areas, Lerner Maker Lab is a useful resource for elementary classroom teachers and subject specialists.

The media specialist at Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA, champions student voice in the recording studio and equity throughout the school.

Teen librarian Karen Jensen walks you through a tutorial to DIY photo frames or note holders that tweens and teens will love

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Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews a new photo app that allows you to quickly add text to photos for social media, including filling a text with photo

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Active nonfiction books, a category of titles that help kids make and do things, are inspirational and interactive, and can aid with students' writing and cross-curricular learning.

Meet Collaboration Awards finalists Hillary Marshall and Brenda Hitchins of Washougal (WA) High School.

Teen Librarian Karen Jensen is talking photo printers in libraries again, this type reviewing the new Instax Wide printer with the QR code feature.

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High school students transformed children's books into 3-D printed creations that could help visually impaired youth experience the stories.

Use these tools to engage students of every age in Hour of Code, planned for the week of December 7-13.

During the pandemic, social readers have lost outlets for discussing books, but we can encourage students to keep their reading momentum going with personal recommendations.

Educators deliver STEM lessons students can engage with from home. 

Literacy is the business of librarians. Supporting coding using the pedagogy of maker education is part of our work.

Experimenting with fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction, or other genres, kids can write a new world that leaves COVID-19 behind—or address the pandemic head-on and go deep into emotions and experiences.

Whether conducting TEDx talks or using makerspaces to explore their passions, teens with the freedom to drive activities stay the most engaged.

Unlock kids' creativity with episodes about origami, bookmaking, beavers, and more inspirations.

A brief history of doughnuts, tips for burgeoning bread bakers, and more inspirations to get kids cooking.

Things to bear in mind when your library re-opens for programming: Opportunities for self-expression, games, and makerspaces are a draw. Anything school-like is not. 

As hospitals and healthcare workers face a shortage of personal protective equipment, makers across the country are trying to help.

The partnership benefits the New Jersey students, who are learning accessible design and to create with empathy and imagination, as well as the blind and visually-impaired kids, who not only get to play the games but have a voice in the process.

As part of SLJ’s Tech Trends series of webcasts in cooperation with ISTE, a panel of experts discussed makerspace learning and offered guidance on how to create and design an effective program. 

School librarians are recognized as tech leaders in their schools and communities—and say their tech skills boost job security, according to SLJ's 2019 technology survey.

In an award-winning internship at the Boulder Public Library, underserved youth work in the makerspace to design and create projects that can improve the community. This year, two teens built board games that are inclusive of players with visual disabilities.

Largely rooted in STEM, high school makerspace CTE programs are fueled by new job opportunities that students can dip into before college or career training.

These services meet the needs of children and families across the country, with programming ranging from robotics to summer meals to ever-popular reading challenges.

The organizer of  popular all-ages summer STEAM and maker programs shares expertise on planning, staff training, and activities.

This new product allows users to alter code—and learn how to code—as they play. Kids can modify, change, and create a new game on the go.

More logged minutes mean more donated books in this year's Scholastic summer reading challenge; Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Awards announced; Library of Congress puts rare Chinese books online; and more in this edition of NewsBites.

With guidance and resources, students can lead the way on climate change

Take inspiration from these creative librarians and other crafters this holiday season. Video: How to make a folded magazine Christmas tree.

Here’s how to get young people to explore creative writing and the arts with a zine-making workshop at your library.

A special project to Mend the World, literally and figuratively, helps us sew our way to world harmony.  

Presto! Here’s how your students can make crafty pumpkins from discarded books.

Neuroscience provides excellent reasons for supporting making and makerspaces, and can help guide educators offering these exciting opportunities for our students.

An elementary school librarian’s suggestions for projects related to animal habitats, natural disasters, bridge building, recycled fashion, and more.

SLJ reviews 3Doodler's new line of 3-D printing pen products designed for classroom use.

Get out the pliers and roll up your sleeves: All you need to know to lead a toy-take apart session with students.