Library cart makeover

Book cart update

In August, I shared the wonderful story of my sister Heather's plan to turn one of the old book carts into a Makerspace for her students in the library. You can read the Makerspace Carts Bring Mobile Making....Look What Heather Is Bringing To Her Library and Students post here. Well last week, she sent me these AWESOME pictures of what is happening with the Makerspace cart now and I just had to share them with all of you. I LOVE what Heather has added to the cart to make it their very own…

For #NationalLibraryWeek a few weeks back, Idaho Falls Public Library named our shelving carts. Here are a few of our favorite ones.

Freshen up the old book carts with donated fun spray paint. Thanks Home Depot!!!

For #NationalLibraryWeek a few weeks back, Idaho Falls Public Library named our shelving carts. Here are a few of our favorite ones.

Taking inspiration from the thrifty library design hashtag #macgyverlibrarianship, a high school librarian freshened up her space on a tight budget. Check out what she did and how much she spent.

I think we should talk about how DIY skills come in handy in the Librarian career field. When I entered this field, I knew I was going to love it. I was especially attracted to the multitaski…

The best teacher cart ideas including ideas to use your cart for student activities and organizing technology and supplies and cute labels!

This vintage library cart has been been around. I’ve used it as a bar cart, a night stand and living room display cart. It’s latest duty… This year I have not just one but two kid…

Hello, there! Remember those metal carts your teacher would roll into class when it was movie / projector time? Well, while browsing on Craisglist I was fortu…

Including one who trolled their patrons in the best way.

Incredibly useful and very versatile, this vintage library book cart rolls easily on 3 inch wheels. Handmade from 3/4 inch solid pine material the cart is sturdy and the honey-toned finish is in good condition. An ideal piece for your storage needs, the deep slanted shelves and lower open shelf can

Save Some Sunshine: Book Cart Makeover

Welcome them in and they'll never want to leave. #publishing #library #childlit

This is the cart that I decorated after I did my stint at the UCLA Young Research Library as a student supervisor.

Pink Painted Library Cart: This is an old library cart and a librarian I know asked me to fix it up! It had some rust, dents, tape on it and wobbly wheels to add to the character. She wanted it to be pink so it could be later used in her house. I thought it would be a fun pro…