Overview We are big fans of a simple way to create interactive stories with tools that librarians already know. It’s not hidden… and comes to
As one of the lead instructors for the Storytelling Boxes project, I wanted to revisit some of my lessons learned from the first cohort (fall
Can you create a storytelling box for $15, assuming you already have a laptop? Absolutely! For a model, consider what library staff made in Montclair,
What if there is no cell signal… could a hunt still use QR codes and phones? Below we show one model with the goal of
What does respectful AI look like that helps with community storytelling? This spring we experimented with bringing AI into Hive Mechanic. We extended one of
This fall, several libraries from around the country joined us to explore and make “storytelling boxes.” Our focus was on libraries with makerspaces or with
Last month we launched our first national training program for libraries! More than 60 applied over the summer, and we selected about a third to
Hello friends, this video showcases some of the physical components, hardware and prototyping tools you can use while creating your storytelling boxes. The examples were
The past few weeks we have been working with the folks as the Mary Riley Styles Public Library in Falls Church, VA on creating their
Each year, the DC Public Library hosts a bike event to connect the city’s branches. This year, eight locations were featured with Hive Mechanic that
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