What Is LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®?
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is a hands-on method that uses LEGO bricks to unlock fresh ideas, spark deep thinking, and strengthen team communication. Participants build models that represent their thoughts, challenges, and goals - helping teams see things differently and solve problems in the 3rd dimension.
It’s not about how the model looks - it's about the story it tells. LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® helps teams construct shared understanding and build stronger narratives for the future.
Who It’s For
These workshops are ideal for non-profit teams looking for solutions in:
- Team Building & Communication
- Strategic Planning & Visioning
- Innovation & Creative Thinking
- Conflict Resolution & Change Management
- Community leadership and innovation
Whether you're a nonprofit leader, educator, consultant, or facilitator - if your team serves Culpeper County, this program is for you.
Why It Works
- Promotes 100% participation – no passive observers
- Makes abstract ideas visible and memorable
- Builds shared understanding efficiently
- Stimulates creative problem-solving
- Engages both logic and imagination
- Taps into tacit knowledge
Works for all industries, roles, team sizes, and learning styles
Cost & Materials
FREE for non-profits that serve Culpeper County and eligible for Culpeper County Library cards (you don’t need to be based here)
LEGO® bricks provided at no charge
Want to keep your brick models? Talk to the facilitator about options!
For-profit businesses (coming soon): Donation-based participation will soon be available through the Friends of the Culpeper County Library, a 501(c)3on-profit organization that supports the Library (All proceeds go to the Friends of the Culpeper County Library
Why the Library?
Culpeper County Library is more than just books. We're a hub for:
- Lifelong learning
- Creative Thinking and problem-solving
- Community leadership and innovation
Through programs like LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, the Library encourages local organizations to think big, act boldly, and grow stronger together. We can also partner with organizations like the Center for Non-Profit Excellence, the Small Business Development Center, or the PATH Foundation to set you up for success.
After the Workshop
You’ll receive customized learning tools—powered by FREE library resources—to keep the momentum going.
All you need is a library card.
Book Your Workshop
Let facilitator Andrew De Nicola design a custom session for your team’s size, goals, and challenges using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology.
Workshops can be hosted at
- At Culpeper County Library
- Or at your organization’s location (distance and travel expenses if outside the Town of Culpeper may apply)
Andrew De Nicola, MLS
Adult Services Librarian & Outreach Coordinator
Certified facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials
540-825-8691
About
Culpeper County Library Imagine Anything
Andrew De Nicola, MLS, serves as the Adult Services Librarian & Outreach Coordinator for Culpeper County Library and is a certified facilitator using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology.
This program is based on the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® open-source guidelines made available by the LEGO® Group under a Creative Commons license and supported through funding from the PATH Foundation Technical Assistance Grant and the Friends of the Culpeper County Library.
Our goal is to enhance communication and lifelong learning by offering a facilitated approach to thinking, communication, and problem-solving for organizations serving Culpeper County. Culpeper County Library is committed to fostering a healthy, vibrant community.
To learn more about resources that could assist you and your organization grow through Culpeper County Library, visit www.cclva.org.
*LEGO, SERIOUS PLAY, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse Culpeper County Library or its offerings.