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The Maker Movement is hot, and librarians are eager to participate. Even if you feel restricted by budget, staff, or space, this step-by-step guide will help you turn your library into a creativity center.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Foreword by Bill Derry Introduction Section 1: Appetizers Chapter 1: Alternate Reality Chapter 2: Balloon Zip Line Chapter 3: Off to the Races! Chapter 4: Cardboard aMAZEment Chapter 5: The Fake Spill Chapter 6: Meteorite Strike! Section 2: Side Dishes Chapter 7: Scratch That Technology Itch Chapter 8: All the World's a Puppet Stage Chapter 9: Look Ma, No Needles! Chapter 10: Zen Garden Section 3: Main Entrees Chapter 11: Maker Open House Chapter 12: Animation Exploration Chapter 13: Necessity is the Mother Nature of Invention Convention Chapter 14: Plastic vs. Plastic Chapter 15: Silent Film Chapter 16: Stop Motion Films Chapter 17: Chalktography Chapter 18: Fairy Tale Theater Chapter 19: It's All about Me Chapter 20: Maker Marketplace Chapter 21: My, What Big Claws You Have Chapter 22: T-Shirt Transfer-mations Chapter 23: Do Play with Your Food Chapter 24: Fondant Game Chapter 25: Food Detectives Chapter 26: Pet Spa Chapter 27: Unheavy Metal Section 4: Desserts Chapter 28: Our Maker Neighborhood Chapter 29: Preschool Drum Corps Chapter 30: Project Planet Chapter 31: Transportation Station Chapter 32: Happy Campers Chapter 33: The Very Healthy Butterfly Section 5: Appendices Appendix A: Book Discussion Questions Appendix B: Letters and Documentation for Parents and Caregivers Appendix C: Handouts for Program Participants Appendix D: Auxiliary Program Materials Index

About the Author

Cindy R. Wall, MLS, has been head of Children's Services at the Southington Library and Museum in Connecticut for 10 years. Lynn M. Pawloski, MLS, is a children's librarian at the Southington Library and Museum.

Reviews

Programs that involve creating a "Balloon Zip Line," a "Zen Garden," or a "Maker Marketplace" will delight library users and generate activity and excitement in your library. Thoroughly 'user friendly' throughout.
*Midwest Book Review*