Develop a Play Space

Use the resources on this page to help design or enhance a play space in your library setting.

• In this hands-on guide, an early childhood specialist, a designer, and an outreach librarian take you step-by-step through the process of designing an early learning space that fits your space limitations and budget.
  Visit the ALA store to peruse a sample chapter or purchase the book.
  
• This ALSC blog post on "Play in the Library" has ideas for simple, yet helpful ways to connect with children and parents through play.
• Check out this article on "Dynamic Early Learning Spaces" in School Library Journal. It contains a variety of photos and examples of different play spaces.