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If you’ve even glanced at Library Journal, American Libraries Magazine, or major news networks in recent months, you’ve likely noticed a new trend in services – coloring book clubs.
If you’ve even glanced at Library Journal, American Libraries Magazine, or major news networks in recent months, you’ve likely noticed a new trend in services – coloring book clubs.
Over the past few years, the activity of coloring and adult coloring books like the Dover Publications’ Creative Haven series have experienced a rise in popularity. And libraries are responding by creating coloring programs and promoting its stress-relieving benefits.
Woods Hole Public Library in Massachusetts started a Coloring Book Club earlier this year and have garnered the interest of about 15-20 participants a month ranging in age from the tween years to 70. The librarian emphasizes that this is a low-cost, low-risk, low-fi service and has plans to continue the Club through the winter.
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