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Children ‘Lego My Library’ at Boardman event
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.A "Lego buffet table" was set up at the Boardman library on Nov. 21 for the Lego My Library event. Children had a variety of shapes to choose from to build their creations.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Different Lego books were put on display for the children to look at for ideas. The books were available to be checked out after the event was over.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children created their Lego masterpiece to be put in the Boardman library display window. The Lego creations will stay on display until the next Lego my Library event.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Different Lego creations were made by the children that attended the Lego My Library event. One boy used several types of Legos to put together his own Lego scene.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
The Boardman library hosts a Lego My Library event once - sometimes twice - every month. Children who come to Lego My Library get to create their own Lego masterpieces to be displayed.
Allison Graff, a boardman librarian, led the event. Graff watches the children build their Lego projects while working on her own.
“My favorite part is talking to them about what they built. They have some good imagination going on,” she said.
The children choose Legos and different pieces from the “Lego buffet table.” After they choose what pieces they want, they put everything together to create their artwork. Graff said there are usually around 20 children who show up and they have a full hour to build whatever they like.
Books and some DVDs are set on the table for the children to check out after, or to look at during their Lego time. The children like to come to the library during events like these because it shows the library is more than just books. They are able to get creative and have fun at the library, but also have the chance to view different Lego books and movies. Children have the opportunity to spend time with their friends while also making new ones.
When the children are finished building, their Lego creations are placed in the library entrance display window until the next Lego My Library event.