Get Outside the Lines!
July 15, 2014
The New Mexico State Library invites your library to “Get Outside the Lines” this September. The week-long (Sept. 14-20) national campaign
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New Kids InfoBits Interface
July 11, 2014
The Kids InfoBits interface has been updated with a much more kid-friendly, browse-able version! Kids InfoBits is a content-rich resource
Makerstate Takes on Summer Reading 2014
June 12, 2014
This summer, the New Mexico State Library will sponsor a series of “makerspace” programs to public libraries, in conjunction with
Teen Tech Week – Makerspace Tour
March 20, 2014
For Teen Tech Week 2014 the Parachute Factory crew hit the road to promote the NMSL’s Makerspace programs around the state.
5 Science and Math Books for Your Collection!
March 14, 2014
Every moment is a teachable moment – and for kids aged 0-5, learning is all about exploring and discovery. Are
Cory Eckert: Gallup’s* Mover & Shaker!
*former
March 14, 2014
Until recently, Cory Eckert was a mover and shaker at the Ocatvia Fellin Public Library in Gallup, now she is
Looking for YS Titles to Add to Your Collection?
March 3, 2014
…then check out the School Library Journal’s recently launched a “Book Hooks” page! While this page pins titles that librarians
Science Kits Available for Checkout at Texas Libraries
February 21, 2014
This is a great community project idea for Fizz, Boom, Read (or year-round, even!): Students, parents, and teachers can now
Culture Day – NM Makerstate Initiative
January 31, 2014
On Monday, January 27 Parachute Factory joined the New Mexico State Library at the Roundhouse to showcase some of our Makerspace Kits and the
Warm Up to a Good Book at Farmington Public Library
December 31, 2013
Farmington Public Library’s Vision Statement is a literate and enlightened population whose lives are enriched by the resources, programs and