This month we have an open call for aspiring neighborhood STORYTELLERS and outdoor GAME MAKERS in 20+ cities and towns. Each will co-create experiences tied
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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
Last month we launched our second national training program for libraries. More than 40 applied in early 2023. The majority completed the first phase (2
As we have been developing new API cards for Hive Mechanic, our team gathered together to have a brainstorming session, playing around with answering the
This past fall we had some exciting projects come out of our first national cohort for Engaging Beyond Our Walls (see program description). We accepted
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
We created a provocative set of ideas for games back in July that we keep meaning to share. We had traveled up to NYC to
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