[Michlib-l] [Miyouth] Lego Club - Storage Question

[Jean Fellows]

Hi Lorry:
We use stacking containers-- unfortunately, since we acquired LEGOS over a
span of time, not all our containers stack nicely together. Stacking nicely
is the ideal.
Therefore-- buy several at once and buy excess capacity.
The bigger the container, the more it holds-- *and the heavier to lift and
store*. Choose boxes with this in mind.
We separate DUPLO and LEGO bricks-- different age groups

If you aren't already using plastic food-service trays for activities-- get
to a restaurant supply store and get some now. Endlessly useful (arts &
crafts, beads, building, egg decorating, etc) and a great way to insist the
actual LEGO building stays contained!

Since kids LOVE the "Dump-and-Rummage" game, we've started providing old
tablecloths, tarps, etc to dump onto. Easier to lift up and pour back into
the tubs afterward.

Little wheels are the most popular pieces-- don't let them walk away.

When your builders are done creating, you can volunteer to put their
creations on display at the library for a set time, before you
dismantle them.

Have fun!

On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 12:19 PM Lorry Traver via Miyouth <miyouth at mcls.org>
wrote:

> Good afternoon library land,
>
> My library is starting a Lego Club. We have plenty of Legos, but are
> searching for storage containers for these.
>
> We have a second branch that we may occasionally take the Legos to for use
> there.
>
> What types of storage containers have you or do you use for your Legos
> that you like well, and where did you purchase them?
>
> Thank you!
>
> --
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> Hayakawa
>
> *Lorry Traver*
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> Youth Services Coordinator
> Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library
> 211 N. Almont Ave.
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>
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>
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Jean Fellows
(she/hers)
Programming Coordinator
Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St.,
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
517-627-7014

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