# Latest **URL:** https://heyplix.mit.edu/latest.md [Latest](https://heyplix.mit.edu/latest.md) · [Categories](https://heyplix.mit.edu/categories.md) · [Tags](https://heyplix.mit.edu/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the PLIX Discussion Forum](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/welcome-to-the-plix-discussion-forum/822)
**Author:** [@plix-team](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/plix-team)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/welcome-to-the-plix-discussion-forum/822 "2026-01-16T19:54:09Z")
Welcome to the PLIX Discussion Forum! The Public Library Innovation Exchange (a.k.a PLIX) develops STEAM learning experiences based on MIT Media Lab research and designed for the public library setting. This site is the… --- ## [Little Pet Game that i made on OctoStudio](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/little-pet-game-that-i-made-on-octostudio/1753)
**Author:** [@MiguelTheDRMR](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/MiguelTheDRMR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/little-pet-game-that-i-made-on-octostudio/1753 "2026-08-08T16:10:08Z")
Hello, I’m MiguelTheDRMR, I just have installed the OctoStudio app on my Phone & I Made this very simple Pet game for testing the app, maybe I will make & post more games here :slight\_smile: I hope y’all like it \<3 … --- ## [How to share your OctoStudio project on the forum!](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/how-to-share-your-octostudio-project-on-the-forum/1436)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/how-to-share-your-octostudio-project-on-the-forum/1436 "2026-06-21T19:13:43Z")
You can upload OctoStudio project files to the PLIX forum!!! (This took me too long to figure out.) The share button is at the top, next to the home button. Choose Send Project File. You might need a computer for … --- ## [Cat-In-A-Box Instruction pieces](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/cat-in-a-box-instruction-pieces/1733)
**Author:** [@The\_Rob](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/The_Rob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/cat-in-a-box-instruction-pieces/1733 "2026-03-25T18:06:23Z")
A few of the instructions for Cat-in-the-Box Stations. let me know if you have questions about materials and facilitation! Plenty more things to come. --- ## [ALA Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM | Programming Librarian](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/ala-call-for-advisors-a-year-of-stem-programming-librarian/1726)
**Author:** [@TheArtistLibrarian](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/TheArtistLibrarian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/ala-call-for-advisors-a-year-of-stem-programming-librarian/1726 "2026-01-26T21:59:27Z")
Happy 2026 PLIX friends! I’m sure a lot of you may have already seen it, but ALA is searching for librarian advisors for their upcoming Year of STEM guide and when I read the requirements, I thought that many of you PLI… --- ## [Shining Snowflakes](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/shining-snowflakes/1718)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/shining-snowflakes/1718 "2025-12-03T18:14:25Z")
Add some sparkle to your existing winter snowflake-making library program with paper circuits! Here I used aluminum foil tape instead of copper tape since I associate snow with sparkly white and silver colors. (After a w… --- ## [Haunted Light-up cards and other examples!](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/haunted-light-up-cards-and-other-examples/1709)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/haunted-light-up-cards-and-other-examples/1709 "2025-11-21T19:09:20Z")
Use this space to share your variety of examples and haunted light-up cards Share your thoughts in designing your creation! Who did you create the card for and why? --- ## [Alternatives to coin-cell batteries](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/alternatives-to-coin-cell-batteries/1703)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/alternatives-to-coin-cell-batteries/1703 "2025-10-29T18:02:17Z")
At least once a year, we ship coin-cell batteries to places like Hawaii or Alaska because it’s not easy to find them locally. It’s not equitable to have an activity where materials are hard to find! The button LEDs we u… --- ## [Games that reflect your upbringing](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/games-that-reflect-your-upbringing/1710)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/games-that-reflect-your-upbringing/1710 "2025-10-24T17:18:45Z")
What games have you played recently? Do they reflect your upbringing or culture? Let’s try making games in OctoStudio! Share your creations here --- ## [Reflecting on Facilitation Techniques](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/reflecting-on-facilitation-techniques/1708)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/reflecting-on-facilitation-techniques/1708 "2025-10-21T22:09:49Z")
Look at the PLIX Facilitation Techniques (or the printed out cards) What stands out to you? What is familiar, new, or surprising? --- ## [New Book: Radical Cartography](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/new-book-radical-cartography/1701)
**Author:** [@sskaryd](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/sskaryd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/new-book-radical-cartography/1701 "2025-09-02T13:45:52Z")
Hey, y’all! I happened across this book and thought it may be incorporated into spatial poetry: --- ## [Level Up Pop-ups May 2025](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/level-up-pop-ups-may-2025/1672)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/level-up-pop-ups-may-2025/1672 "2025-08-22T15:00:20Z")
Hi everyone, here’s a space to share your pop-up creations and resources! The goal of this workshop is to try out 1-2 types of example projects (learn more here: Types of Example Projects) to support learners’ invisible… --- ## [Sonic Seasoning At-Home Experiment Kits](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/sonic-seasoning-at-home-experiment-kits/1699)
**Author:** [@kslpl](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/kslpl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/sonic-seasoning-at-home-experiment-kits/1699 "2025-08-05T14:27:19Z")
Hi all! I just wanted to share a Take & Make (Take & Eat?) that I offered our patrons in July. I try my best to provide a take-home STEM activity during all school breaks and this one was the most fun for me to do so fa… --- ## [Summer Park Haiku](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/summer-park-haiku/1693)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/summer-park-haiku/1693 "2025-08-05T14:20:39Z")
Take a moment for wonder and look up the parks in your area! Use this google map search link for parks near you. What do you notice on the map? What words stand out to you? What shapes do you see? Do you know who or wh… --- ## [July 2025 Workshop Games over Garbage Tracking Scores with Peers](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/july-2025-workshop-games-over-garbage-tracking-scores-with-peers/1696)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/july-2025-workshop-games-over-garbage-tracking-scores-with-peers/1696 "2025-07-10T18:11:07Z")
Create different ways to track scores with friends! What is Games over Garbage? The Games over Garbage is a sustainable remix strategy that invites learners to break down the process of creating into an opportunity… --- ## [Poems for the places we grew up in](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/poems-for-the-places-we-grew-up-in/1694)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/poems-for-the-places-we-grew-up-in/1694 "2025-07-03T18:20:59Z")
Early July, PLIX connected with Margaret Sullivan Studio, to share our work and play together. We connected on creativity, community, and our love for libraries. Here are some poems from the talented team to inspire you! … --- ## [Combining for Complexity: Tessellation Stamps](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/combining-for-complexity-tessellation-stamps/1690)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/combining-for-complexity-tessellation-stamps/1690 "2025-06-27T15:49:08Z")
Share your tessellation stamp creations here, to inspire others! What are other explorations you’d like to try to dive deeper into symmetry? --- ## [UW-Madison's free learning game library!](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/uw-madisons-free-learning-game-library/1687)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/uw-madisons-free-learning-game-library/1687 "2025-06-03T15:55:48Z")
Thanks @kane for sharing this with us: Created by Field Day Lab at UW-Madison, these games are playable anywhere! In their words: Finally there is a free, high-quality educational video game library from the Univers… --- ## [Interview with a Librarian](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/interview-with-a-librarian/1622)
**Author:** [@msmithvargas](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/msmithvargas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/interview-with-a-librarian/1622 "2025-02-20T23:23:02Z")
Good afternoon! Apologies if this is not the time or place to post! I am starting my second semester in my MLIS program at University of South Florida. For one of my classes, I have to interview a librarian (either ov… --- ## [Message in a Forum Bottle](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/message-in-a-forum-bottle/1679)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/message-in-a-forum-bottle/1679 "2025-05-21T23:37:34Z")
Let’s write a message to ourselves and the PLIX community in the future… in Sept 2025! What’s on your mind today? Where do you hope to be in your life by Sept 2025? Share a message of encouragement for others! --- ## [Youth Services Leadership Summit 2025 Meet up](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/youth-services-leadership-summit-2025-meet-up/1683)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 2:05am UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/youth-services-leadership-summit-2025-meet-up/1683 "2025-05-20T02:05:31Z")
Hi everyone, I’ll be at the Youth Services Leadership Summit on May 29-30th! Please reach out if you’re also attending! :sparkling\_heart: -Ada \\(ᵔᵕᵔ)/ --- ## [Any ALA 2025 attendees?](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/any-ala-2025-attendees/1682)
**Author:** [@TheArtistLibrarian](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/TheArtistLibrarian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/any-ala-2025-attendees/1682 "2025-05-17T21:22:31Z")
Hi all! @knelson and I were looking to see if any other PLIX friends are planning to attend the 2025 American Library Association annual conference in late June. Would also love any ALA conference tips or advice or if y… --- ## [Paper Inflatable PIKACHU!](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/paper-inflatable-pikachu/1678)
**Author:** [@kane](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/kane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/paper-inflatable-pikachu/1678 "2025-05-15T21:06:56Z")
Hi y’all! Once a month, I head out of the library to Treffert Studios, a local organization that works with neurodivergent individuals, especially youth. Per their website, “Our mission is to help neurodivergent individ… --- ## [Play Make Learn 2025 Meet Up](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/play-make-learn-2025-meet-up/1681)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/play-make-learn-2025-meet-up/1681 "2025-05-15T21:01:57Z")
Is anyone going to Play Make Learn this year? I’ll be there presenting on PLIX Data Gems, and it’ll be fun to schedule a meet-up! -Ada \\(ᵔᵕᵔ)/ --- ## [PLIX Intern Travel Blog](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/plix-intern-travel-blog/1638)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/plix-intern-travel-blog/1638 "2025-04-20T01:14:56Z")
Share your adventures here! Share short or long reflections from different points of your travel experience. your feelings what you observed what you noticed overall about the library, program, people, community --- ## [Fuse Bead Paper Circuits](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/fuse-bead-paper-circuits/1433)
**Author:** [@dramos](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/dramos)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/fuse-bead-paper-circuits/1433 "2025-04-10T15:42:03Z")
It was posed in the ambassador forum if fusebeads and paper circuits would work … this is my response and experiment. I think if you don’t over melt the beads the LED tines should fit through the melted bead …or you can… --- ## [Making for Educators at the Library](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/making-for-educators-at-the-library/1656)
**Author:** [@JacquiV](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/JacquiV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/making-for-educators-at-the-library/1656 "2025-04-03T21:48:37Z")
Hi all, I want to invite anyone in the Southern California area on April 19 to the Long Beach Public Library for a free professional development event. All are welcome! LBPL announces that registration is now open for o… --- ## [Session 7: Leading reflection conversations](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/session-7-leading-reflection-conversations/1170)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/session-7-leading-reflection-conversations/1170 "2025-04-03T14:52:07Z")
How will you lead reflection conversations? :thinking: Share your list of 5–15 questions to ask learners during the workshop or during wrap up. Check out other responses below for inspiration. :bulb: --- ## [My Own Personal Jupiter: Spatial Poetry](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/my-own-personal-jupiter-spatial-poetry/1652)
**Author:** [@sskaryd](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/sskaryd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/my-own-personal-jupiter-spatial-poetry/1652 "2025-03-26T15:18:50Z")
We finally hosted our Jupiter Centennial-themed Spatial Poetry event, to much success! Here’s a little write-up about it: Staff Sessions I hosted two sessions of spatial poetry to show staff how it’s run and to have so… --- ## [Session 2: Share your mantra](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/session-2-share-your-mantra/1165)
**Author:** [@ada](https://heyplix.mit.edu/u/ada)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://heyplix.mit.edu/t/session-2-share-your-mantra/1165 "2025-03-17T15:02:25Z")
Take a look at the PLIX facilitation mantra deck. Which mantra cards resonate with you? If you have your own mantras or affirmations, we would love for you to share them with us! [Next page](https://heyplix.mit.edu/latest.md?page=1)