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This little artist kept having multiple experiences with Everbright throughout the day. At first she was just drawn in by the dials and the act of turning them.
Light Up Literacy—and Make the Space Feel Alive Again
Libraries aren’t just programming spaces.
They’re lifelines—access points for learning, opportunity, and connection.
Places people go (with and without the kids) to discover what comes next.
But right now, many libraries are being asked to prove their worth—to show they’re still essential, still visited, still loved.
That means the space itself has to work harder.
It needs to invite people in.
It needs to make them want to stay.
Unlike other interactive features, the Everbright needs no reset, no removable parts, and no staff oversight.
Just hands-on, light-up creativity—available to anyone who walks by.
The Everbright listens, it doesn’t judge.
Compare the Options for Interactive Features
When you’re choosing what to invest in, it can’t just be about fun. It has to be durable. Inclusive. Repeatable. And it has to work—without extra staffing, cleanup, or oversight. Here’s how the Everbright compares to what else is out there.
| Peg Walls / Screens / DIY Solutions | The Everbright | |
|---|---|---|
| Removable parts? | Yes—pegs get lost, screens break, updates fail | No—turn dials, nothing to lose or replace |
| Lasting engagement? | No—novelty wears off quickly | Fresh every time, visit after visit |
| Needs supervision? | Often—cleanup or staff oversight required | No—resets itself, plays light shows when idle |
| Multiuser experience? | Limited—most can’t support more than 1–2 users | Yes—dozens of people can use it at once |
| Designed for public use? | Rare—fragile or complicated tech | Yes—public-grade durability, no tech meltdowns |
| Feels like a signature? | Not really—most blend into the background | Yes—becomes the most photographed space |
Which Size Is Right for Your Library?
Not sure which size works best for your space? Here’s a quick guide to help you choose.
| Everbright Classic | Everbright Long | Everbright Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length x Height | 8′ x 4′ | 8' x 2.5' | 4.3' x 4' |
| Group Size | 10-20 | 10-20 | 5-10 |
| Best For | All ages | Babies, toddlers, early childhood (0 to 4) | All ages |
| Accessible to People with Special Needs (Read more.) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multigenerational Use | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| As Seen In | Libraries, museums, high-traffic spaces, pediatrics, anyone looking for a signature statement piece | Early childhood spaces like libraries where storytime is primetime, preschools (4 and under). | Schools, smaller public spaces, clinics and waiting rooms, multigenerational interaction, teen & college centers |
See It In Action
90% of a child’s brain develops by age 5.
The Everbright turns that window into a moment of hands-on learning—accessible, joyful, and impossible to ignore.
Every dial turned is a chance to count, name colors, recognize patterns—and build the foundation for early literacy. No setup. No instructions. Just pure, hands-on learning.
The hands, the eyes, and the brain are deeply interconnected. The Everbright’s hexagonally-spaced dials have a textured feel on their edges, so even a 6-month-old can turn them. Early readers can use the Everbright to plot out the spelling of words and letters, turning the abstract concept of a letter into an embodied experience.
Integrate multigenerational families. Families divide and conquer by necessity. It’s difficult to engage a two-year-old and a ten-year-old. The Everbright rises to the challenge. While teens experiment with geometry, babies practice gross-motor connections between the hands and the eyes. These moments may be small, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important.
Engage learners by meeting their sensory needs. All children have sensory needs. All children need to develop skills in self-regulation. And all children want to touch and to manipulate objects. The Everbright not only facilitates this, but it’s also highly resistant to big feelings. A rugged exterior resists fingerprints and always looks polished. It can be easily wiped clean with any acrylic-safe disinfectant.
Curious or cautious, it doesn’t matter.
Kids will instinctively approach the Everbright before they even know what it is.
One canvas. Multiple developmental milestones. No removable parts.
Reverse-engineering a memorable visit:
A self-directed learner is a beautiful thing to see.
Click through the slide show to see how the Everbright promotes multiple literacies, from spatial intelligence to mathematics to design thinking.
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Then she realized she could make patterns.
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Notice her step back? This is one of the signs of high engagement, and it’s the mark of a display with a long linger factor.
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As this girl returns to create something specific, she bridges the world of concrete creativity with that of the imagination.
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The Everbright develops spatial intelligence and visual planning skills. First, you need to imagine what you want to create. Then you need to make it appear on the board, which requires some planning because of the dials’ abstract hexagonal packing. The Everbright is engaging some very high-level functions in the brain. Users must step back to see the larger pattern, then compare their real-world design with the one in their imagination.
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The mind wants to find the patterns, the larger meaning. Even the smallest and most subtle pattern takes on a new meaning. These diagonal shapes are legs. More specifically, they are the legs of a horse.
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How do we know this? Because she steps back again, fine-tuning, comparing the image in her mind to the one before her. She can’t resist acting out what she has just imagined and then created. She throws back her head and becomes the horse. “Neighhhhhhh, giddyup!”
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She returns to put the finishing touches on her creation.
Talent Show at Ten O’Clock.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Here’s where most people go from here:
→ See Sizes & Pricing
Get clear on which Everbright size is right for your space and budget.
→ Read the Planning Guide & Understand How Installation Works
Understand what’s involved—mounting, power, wall requirements, and how we ship.
→ Check Current Lead Time & Availability
See current production timelines, including our monthly Priority Reserve slot for last-minute projects.
Want to Talk It Through With a Human?
Sometimes it helps to talk it out.
I’m happy to walk you through sizing, placement, or anything else you’re unsure about.
→ Book a Call with Kelly Parkinson (No email tag required)
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