Problem Library is supporting a renaissance toward beauty, goodness, and truth in education, art, and cultural infrastructure.

We believe the development of the entire person — our character, integrity, and sense of responsibility — provides the foundation to lead purposeful and meaningful lives. This belief is manifested in programs, events, and projects we build from the ground up.

The School of Other Fields honors young creative minds by inviting them to deepen their practice and expand their sense of what’s possible, working alongside wholehearted mentors and peers.

[working] provides space and support for artists to develop their creative practices without compromise as we reimagine our cities as places of ingenuity.

Too Much Information is a multi-day symposium for creative minds of all ages to gain insight and inspiration. Twice a year, TMI brings together the Problem Children alumni network and broader Problem Library community, showcasing the spirit of the organization.

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While these programs are currently our primary focus, we are always looking for ways our experience can be applied to new areas and disciplines.

This website was built to showcase the work we do, the values that inform our approach, and capture the stories that make up our organizational history.

How do we build atop the structures of an old world? This abandoned structural foundation lives on the bluffs of Tennessee Valley and served the needs of the US Army during World War II. Photograph by Danica Taylor.

How do we grow by continuing to foster opportunities for everyone to coevolve, to be of service, to unfold? Here Rama and Gio look toward the future. Photograph by Jeff Masamori.

Announcements
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The School of Other Fields is now accepting applications for Summer March 26 2025 Learn more & apply
Join us for a lively talk with product manager, strategist, and entrepreneur Stephanie Cheng. March 20 2025
Newsletter: A new season of Problem Library starts today February 27 2025 Read
Join us for a show and tell with textile engineer, researcher, and designer Elizabeth Meiklejohn February 27 2025
Problem Children has evolved into:
The School of Other Fields.
February 8 2025 Learn more
Newsletter: In Reflection & Intention January 10 2025 Read
Thanks for joining us at TMI #003 for a daylong exploration of rituals, and the magic that arises when we put our trust in simple things. October 19 2024
Thanks to those who joined us for The Case of the Disappearing Gauguin September 20 2024
Newsletter: On adventure and Problem Children September 15 2024 Read
Thank you for joining us at the Problem Children closing show August 24 2024
Newsletter: On community and Problem Children August 10 2024 Read
Newsletter: On mentorship and Problem Children July 7 2024 Read