A Case for Maker Space A library or museum maker space is a designated area where patrons of varying ages can work together, alone, or with volunteers on special projects. These spaces often give community members access to tools or … Continue reading
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Not Just for Librarians These are Tales of Inspiration that we all can learn from! Julian Treasure, How to speak so that people want to listen Have you ever felt like you’re talking, but nobody is listening? Here’s Julian Treasure … Continue reading
Programs for Grown-Ups at Libraries Most Libraries have great programs for children. But, what is being done for the grownups? What programs are there for adults at the library? Here are Some Programs for Adults at the Library Lifelong learning … Continue reading
Maryhill Stonehenge, a replica of Stonehenge The Maryhill Stonehenge is a replica of England’s Stonehenge located in Maryhill, Washington. It was commissioned in the early 20th century by businessman Samuel Hill and dedicated on July 4, 1918 as a memorial … Continue reading
What is Maker Space? A makerspace is a community center that provides technology, manufacturing equipment and educational opportunities to the public. Many Libraries are creating makerspaces. A library maker space is a designated area in a library where patrons of … Continue reading
Project 5 Ted Talks on Creativity Here are Five TED Talks on Creativity. Library staff and Museum people should watch these. Also, it will make a great Museum Event or Library Talk. Shimpei Takahashi Play this game to come up … Continue reading
The Montreal Biosphere Come visit the Biosphere and discover the environment in a whole new light! Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the The Montreal Biosphere, the only environment museum in North America! Let us inspire you with the new … Continue reading
Online Gaming – Fundraiser Idea for Local Museum or Library PlayToGive or Play to Give is a fun way to raise money for your Local Museum or Gallery or Library. Playtogive is fun-raising. Fundraising Should Be FUN! What is Playtogive? … Continue reading
Featured Artifact the Burnt Herculaneum Scroll Read When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, it destroyed a library of classical works in Herculaneum. The papyrus scrolls weren’t incinerated, but were instead carbonized by the hot gases. The resulting black carbon … Continue reading
Make the Library Fun Again Let’s face it – library tours and brief orientation “lectures” are dull, dull, dull. Try something new, Library Scavenger Hunt. The entertainment value of a scavenger hunt also serves three purposes: introduces the public to … Continue reading
Why Some Teams Are Smarter Than Others Everyone who is part of an organization – a company, a nonprofit, a condo board, Local Museum, Gallery, Library – has experienced the pathologies that can occur when human beings try to work … Continue reading
Fundraiser Idea for nonprofit Local Museum or Library Host a Musical Chairs Event for Nonprofit Musical Chairs Fundraising Event – A giant game of musical chairs in Colorado Springs, CO is raising money to fund a Head Start program decimated … Continue reading
TED talks everyone involved in Libraries should watch These TED Talks on Libraries are both informative and inspiring. Everyone involved in Libraries should watch them. Please take a few minutes to watch these Library TED Talks Architect Joshua Prince-Ramus takes … Continue reading
Susan B. Anthony House, Rochester, New York Susan B. Anthony House, in Rochester, New York, was the home of Susan B. Anthony for forty years, while she was a national figure in the women’s rights movement. She was arrested in … Continue reading
Fundraiser Idea for nonprofit Local Museum or Gallery or Library Host a Comic Con Hosting your own Conic Con can be a great way to raise funds for any Local Museum or Gallery or Library. Of course it can not … Continue reading