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November 7, 2022 at 6:57 pm #47792Krista KModerator
Northland Library reached out to me about doing a display during their LEGO Day on 12/27. They do have a display case so it wouldn’t need to be staffed. They’re also interested in running an adult course in the evening. I’m going to get a little more details, but I’m at least going to do this one.
November 7, 2022 at 7:05 pm #47793Will McDineParticipantWould Install be on the 27th or does it need to be installed by the 27th?
November 7, 2022 at 7:10 pm #47794Krista KModeratorIt would need to be installed by the 27th. Looking at their event calendar, it looks like it would likely be the 27th before open or the 22nd (as they’re closed for the holiday until the 27th). I’ll get some more details.
November 7, 2022 at 11:40 pm #47809Will McDineParticipantIm interested in sending something up. If we cant put the display in until the 27th then I will have to leave my builds with someone else to take up. I could potentially do an earlier install depending on day/time.
November 8, 2022 at 8:25 am #47813RenéeParticipantAs the LUG member who probably lives the closest to Northland (1.4 miles), count me in!
November 8, 2022 at 12:01 pm #47827Mike BezParticipantI’m interested as well!
November 8, 2022 at 5:42 pm #47851Tim BrownParticipantI won’t be in town on the 27th, but I can probably send something.
November 8, 2022 at 8:35 pm #47862Tom FrostParticipantI’m interested as well, right in the neighborhood.
November 22, 2022 at 9:11 am #48170November 22, 2022 at 10:17 am #48174TimModeratorI’m interested. Is there a theme? Any idea on how long the display will be up?
November 22, 2022 at 4:22 pm #48196Krista KModeratorSo I need to head up there after Thanksgiving and sit down and talk with them more one-on-one. They’re a little unclear on what they want to do. Now, it may not be December and more like January. I’ll update as I have info.
However, a cool thing that a few LUGs have been doing is doing Literature Displays. The idea was inspired by Charm City LUG and is taking off. Here are a few of my favorites from MILUG. This could be a cool route to go in so that whenever they’re ready, we have something neat to put in. (not that we don’t already build neat stuff)
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You must be logged in to view attached files.November 22, 2022 at 4:58 pm #48205Tim BrownParticipantVery cool idea. Honestly, I kind of would like to see this pushed to Jan as I’ll be able to be more actively involved if that’s the case. Regardless, I’m all for supporting libraries.
November 22, 2022 at 5:59 pm #48206Mike BezParticipantWow, I feel like my two hobby worlds are colliding and it’s awesome! I published two children’s picture books this year and have one more on the way this week! You can see the first book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Michael-John-Marks-Spot/dp/B09TZBPXS8/ref=monarch_sidesheet?ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=d0fd1637-6e2c-4944-88fb-7ae1d1f4894a
I’ve attached the second book cover here. I would love to make Lego MOCs for them!
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You must be logged in to view attached files.November 22, 2022 at 8:28 pm #48211Will McDineParticipantI really like the Book idea. I have no idea which one I would build but I am interested none the less
November 23, 2022 at 9:00 pm #48255Krista KModerator@cybladez101 That’s so awesome! Congratulations!
I too really love the book theme. @amplef0rth already has built a Pigeon.
November 24, 2022 at 12:17 am #48257John SParticipantI do! I actually have two. Thinking about changing one to another Pigeon story.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.November 25, 2022 at 6:51 pm #48298Mike BezParticipantThanks, Krista! I cant wait to start working on these!
November 27, 2022 at 7:55 am #48325DanParticipantI’m interested!
November 27, 2022 at 11:52 am #48331Bob GrierParticipantI’m interested as well!! I have a couple of things Harry Potter related that would fit the theme.
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November 28, 2022 at 7:19 pm #48346Krista KModerator@amplef0rth Did you see The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster yet? Although The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog is a huge hit in our house too. 🙂
November 28, 2022 at 7:35 pm #48351JoshKeymasteranything book related we could display at the many other libraries we’ve been at too. I haven’t talked to Bethel Park library in a while, but they always loved us throwing something in their small case. keep that in mind for this – seems like there’s a lot of interest in the topic, so don’t turn anyone away from the opportunity to display, we can just line up multiple/sequential places to display.
November 28, 2022 at 8:27 pm #48362Krista KModeratorseems like there’s a lot of interest in the topic, so don’t turn anyone away from the opportunity to display, we can just line up multiple/sequential places to display.
Exactly! So Charm City LUG does just this, lining up libraries to display at and takes it on the road. There’s a lot of potential for this. 🙂
On a related note, I do have an update on the display case.
Our display case is heavy plexiglass, like a giant upside-down fish tank. It is too heavy and awkward for anyone to lift on their own, so while it doesn’t lock, it is very secure. The case has at least 20″ of headroom, and is about the same dimension deep, but does not have shelves. I would estimate it is 34-40″ long.
I’ll try to swing by sometime this week and get a photo.
November 28, 2022 at 9:59 pm #48393Tim BrownParticipantAh. Wish I’d a known. I was just there today. Could have saved you the trip.
November 29, 2022 at 4:10 pm #48424Krista KModeratorAh. Wish I’d a known. I was just there today. Could have saved you the trip.
Aw, thanks @tbrown00. It’s no trouble though. My son’s preschool is across the street so I’m in the area like 4 times a week. 😂
December 5, 2022 at 11:20 am #48602Bob GrierParticipantHere’s what I have in mind for this display. I think it fits the Literature Display theme pretty well. If we’re tight on space, I could easily loose the Marauder’s Map, or maybe open it up and set it behind as a backdrop.
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