California State Library

Light Tables are lighting up California public libraries!
These glowing, imagination-sparking tables invite kids to gather, create, and PLAY. With translucent pieces that shine and change in the light, children jump into open-ended STEM exploration. No instructions needed.
Depending on the library, you might find:

• X-rays to investigate.
• Colorful manipulatives to sort and pattern.
• Magnetic tiles and building sets to design and build.

Kids can experiment, discover, and make something new every time they visit. Through the EmPOWERing Access project, 115 light tables are available in libraries across California—come find one near you!






This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.