Bring in the Arts is a fun trio of portable, interactive exhibits designed to excite and broaden children’s understanding and appreciation for the arts. Through a unique combination of education and play, children will be inspired to explore creative displays of Storytelling & Theater, Music & Dance, and Arts & Crafts. Each kiosk has three components: Interactive Touch-Screen Displays, Cabinetry for hands-on items, and shelving for titles related to the theme.  Bring in the Arts will reach, enrich, and delight children for many years to come.

For more information, or to schedule the use of the exhibits at your location, contact the Glen Carbon Centennial Library at 618.288.1212 or anne@lcls.org.

This $100,000 grant was funded by the Illinois State Library, Division of the office of Secretary of State, using federal LSTA funding.

Who Can Borrow the Kiosks:

Libraries, Schools, Daycares, Preschools, and any other establishment interested in educating children about the arts.

How to Initiate a Loan:

Institutions seeking to borrow the kiosk(s) should first check the online Kiosk Calendar for availability. To request a kiosk(s) contact the library at 618.288.1212 or email anne@lcls.org.  A loan agreement must be finalized and approved by the library and signed by the borrowing institution prior to the loan date. 

Kiosks are checked out for up to 4 week periods.

Obtaining the Kiosks

Ø  Those wishing to borrow materials from the library must complete a loan agreement before borrowing.

Ø  Download and print the loan agreement online form, and mail (198 S Main Street, Glen Carbon, IL 62034) or fax it to 618.288.1205.

Ø  Borrowers are responsible for transportation of the Kiosk(s) to their library.

Ø  If available, all three kiosks may be checked out at a time, for a period of up to four weeks.

Ø  Please be courteous, if your institution decides not to borrow the kiosk, the library requests notice as soon as possible, in order that the kiosks can be loaned to others.

Kiosk Specifications

Ø  The kiosks are made of plywood and covered in brightly colored laminates for a kid-friendly feel. Heavy-duty casters are also included for moving the exhibit. Each kiosk houses bookshelves and cabinets with hands-on materials on one side, and a touch-screen monitor on the other. The 15-inch monitors are each powered by an Apple MacMini which is mounted inside a locked cabinet area. Pre-loaded DVDs and music CD’s can be played by using the touch-screen functionality, which includes basic navigation and volume control. Additional equipment such as a cooling fan and a special mount for the computer maintains stability during transportation of the exhibit.

Ø  Each kiosk's theme also has a special "interactive" element. Storytelling & Theater has a puppet show window, Music & Dance has a mirror and Arts & Crafts has a magnetic, dry-erase board. Click here for a list of all the materials included in the kiosks;

including hands-on items and book titles.

Ø  72" x 18" banners sit on top of each exhibit to identify them.

Ø  Dimensions:

Closed (for transport) - 45” Deep, 22” Wide, 39” Tall (resembles a book)

Open (for display) – 35 1/2” Deep, 77 1/2” Wide, 63” Tall (includes 18” banner on top)

                Weight  - 200 lbs.

Returning the Kiosks

Ø  Local Borrowers are responsible for transporting the materials back to the Glen Carbon Library.

Ø  Return items on time or contact the library for an extension.

Ø  Return item(s) in clean and working order.

Ø  Return Equipment immediately if it ceases to operate.

Ø  Assume financial responsibility of repairing/replacing any item that is damaged as a result of neglect or carelessness while in your possession.

Ø  Replace any item(s) that are lost or damaged.

 Kiosks Loan Agreement Online Form