Spring Tree

By Paula Ferreira

Paula is a volunteer at her local library which, since November, and due to budget cuts, has been running as a community library with the help of volunteers. The library is in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England.
Paula organises the children's events and has sent in this 'interactive tree' display which she has used to brighten up a tired corner. I think it is a charming idea. Paula was helped by Becky, a talented 16 year old art student and three creative children aged 3, 6 and 8.

Congratulations to you all for an inspring and beautifully constructed display.

You can read more about it, and find some templates, on Paula's Blog

Spring into the library and grab a bloomin' good book

By Karin Klenner
Karin from Regent College WA sent in this exceptionally creative display and I love the humour in the wording. Thank you so much for sharing it.
This is how she made it:
'The mushrooms were shaped out of chicken wire and then wrapped with fabric and glued onto a base. The mushroom tops were light shades cut in half, (from 'Thingz' or 'Ikea') with fabric spots glued onto them. (I had to strengthen the lampshades down the inside seams with cardboard and double sided tape.) The flowers were just made from crepe and tissue paper. The wording simply says "Spring up to the library and grab a bloomin' good book." The display is set up reception area.'
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Some children's books in celebration of Spring: