The Public Library Innovation Exchange (PLIX) develops creative STEAM learning experiences based on MIT Media Lab research and designed for the public library setting.

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STEAM Activities

Pick one of our creative learning activities and adapt it to the needs of your community. Everything is free and designed to be remixed.

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Online Community

On our forum, library professionals share their experiences with PLIX activities, ask and answer questions, and reflect on facilitation techniques and practices.

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PLIX Workshops

We host free, monthly online workshops and drop-in tinkering sessions where we cover everything you need to get started hosting a PLIX activity in your library.

Featured Updates and Events

https://plix.media.mit.edu/blog/announcing-the-plix-ambassador-program-2023-2024

📣 Announcing: the PLIX Ambassador Program 2023-2024! Grow your confidence in STEAM activities with PLIX!

https://plix.media.mit.edu/workshops/wearable-inflatables-makenmeet-workshop

September 🎈Wearable Inflatables Make’n’Meet Workshop - create a haunted forest together!

https://plix.media.mit.edu/blog/plix-play-cafe-our-favorite-moments

☕ PLIX Play Cafe: Our Favorite Moments - recap the good times we had this summer!

https://plix.media.mit.edu/workshops/self-guided-mini-course

🧑‍🏫 Complete our 2-week email course on facilitating creative learning!

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