ZINE Machine program at JPL has kids creating and publishing their own work

The children’s department at JPL is helping their library customers create their own zines using their imagination, creative talent and personal stories.

“We wanted to give our younger library customers the opportunity to share their creative talents and let them share their own stories and ideas through these alternative options,” Josh Jubinsky, zine librarian, said.

Zines are self-published pamphlets of all sizes and shapes, often covering subjects overlooked in larger scale publications. The Zine Collection at the Main Library was unveiled at the 2009 October Art Walk.

One of the first zine collections housed in a public library in the Southeast U.S. The purpose of the Zine Collection is to circulate and preserve alternative media resources that inspire readers to re-examine and learn from the underserved voices that represent their community.

The library’s zine collection focuses on regionally based zines, with a broad scope, including publications devoted to arts, culture, comics, politics, and advocacy. Information on the collection can be found on the web. Visitors can check the web site regularly for news, interviews, and announcements about zine events at the library.