Altering a book allows you to express your creativity and recycle at the same time. Paint, collage, cut, glue, rebind, rubber stamp, add to, take away… any artistic expression is encouraged.

Five cases of altered books are currently on display in the library's main hallway. The entries from library staff are so creative and everyone had a little bit different take on the project. In the fall of 2008, the project will be expanded to include altered books created by library patrons. 

You can view photos of all the altered books created by TSCPL staff on the library’s Flickr page here.

For more information on altered books, check out these resources:
Altered books workshop, Call no. 702.81 BRA

New directions in altered books, Call no. 702.81 CYR

Altered books, collaborative journals, and other adventures in bookmaking, Call no. 702.81 HAR

Altered book collage, Call no. 702.81 MAT

The complete guide to altered imagery: for collage, altered books, artists journals, and more, Call no. 702.812 MIC

Also, the International Society of Altered Book Artists has a great website here.