David Quick and Benjamin Stokes write: “Public art that ‘talks’ to passersby. Scavenger hunts that scamper through community landmarks. Through the power of play—and mobile media—programs like these can help public libraries connect with patrons and share local stories. Over the past five years, DC Public Library has partnered with Playful City Lab, a game design initiative from American University in Washington, D.C. Together, we developed a project called Engaging Beyond Our Walls, which has yielded a budget-friendly platform and toolkit that facilitates storytelling through text messages and audio.”