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Public Library Innovation Exchange

Public Library Innovation Exchange

The Public Library Innovation Exchange (PLIX) at MIT Open Learning co-designs creative STEAM activities with public library professionals and MIT researchers, and offers professional development in facilitating creative learning to support STEM confidence.

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Celebrating the past 4 years, our first-ever PLIX impact report showcases a vibrant ecosystem of programs and resources for STEM equity in libraries.

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

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PLIX Community STEAM ShowcasePLIX Community STEAM Showcase
PLIX Community STEAM Showcase
April 16, 2026

Be inspired by thoughtful STEAM library programs from the PLIX Community in this STEAM Showcase

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Creative STEAM Activities

Get started with PLIX with our thoughtfully designed STEAM activities.

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πŸ’ Β Data GemsπŸ’ Β Data Gems
πŸ’ Β Data Gems

Create your own rules for tracking data that is meaningful to you.

🌍 Spatial Poetry🌍 Spatial Poetry
🌍 Spatial Poetry

Combine the expressive flexibility of poetic language and local data research skills to encourage a re-imagination of maps and renewed understanding of place

πŸ™Β OctoStudioπŸ™Β OctoStudio
πŸ™Β OctoStudio

Bring the physical world into interactive stories, animations, and games on mobile devices with easy on-the-go creative coding.

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Circuits As Craft, Meet the New PLIX Intern Maggie LiCircuits As Craft, Meet the New PLIX Intern Maggie Li
Circuits As Craft, Meet the New PLIX Intern Maggie Li
ReflectionsNews and Updates
February 24, 2026

Co-enthuse with our newest intern about hands-on STEAM learning, flying bisons, and making things light up!

Meet the 2025-2026 PLIX Ambassadors!Meet the 2025-2026 PLIX Ambassadors!
Meet the 2025-2026 PLIX Ambassadors!
News and Updates
January 6, 2026

The PLIX team is delighted to announce our fourth cohort of Library Ambassadors to spread the joy of creative STEAM learning across the U.S.

Meet the 2025-2026 PLIX InternsMeet the 2025-2026 PLIX Interns
Meet the 2025-2026 PLIX Interns
News and Updates
November 13, 2025

We're delighted to announce our second cohort of PLIX Creative STEAM Learning Interns!

Transforming how local communities engage with creativity and STEAM in librariesTransforming how local communities engage with creativity and STEAM in libraries
Transforming how local communities engage with creativity and STEAM in libraries
Reflections
September 2, 2025

MIT Open Learning’s Public Library Innovation Exchange collaborates with libraries and MIT researchers for playful hands-on learning experiences.

PLIX 4-year Impact ReportPLIX 4-year Impact Report
PLIX 4-year Impact Report
News and UpdatesCase Studies
August 26, 2025

Celebrating the past 4 years, our first-ever PLIX impact report showcases a vibrant ecosystem of programs and resources for STEM equity in libraries.

Growing Through Facilitation: Lessons from the 2025 PLIX Creative Learning InternshipGrowing Through Facilitation: Lessons from the 2025 PLIX Creative Learning Internship
Growing Through Facilitation: Lessons from the 2025 PLIX Creative Learning Internship
ReflectionsNews and Updates
June 13, 2025

Reflecting on the PLIX Intern journey this year, learning about creative learning education and thriving in public libraries

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