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Makerspaces

by Susan Hardy


When I first heard makerspaces, I thought “what is that”? According, to the Open Education Database, a makerspace is a “collaborative space where people gather to get creative with DIY projects, invent new ones, and share ideas.” It is an avenue for creative people to share their ideas and use the resources available (3D printers, craft supplies, software, Legos, etc.) which can be found at most local libraries.

I checked out my library to see what was offered there and found several upcoming events that were labeled Crafts & DIY on the calendar. I found some amazing events offered like Open Craft time to decorate your own coaster, an adult class for pouring fluid art, a hand-built pottery class and open craft time to dye a teddy bear!

So while my library have an actual makerspace advertised, they had plenty of activities/events that qualified as makerspace events.  To check local libraries near you for a makerspace, check out:  https://makerspacedir.com/.

“Events.” San Diego County Library, sdcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?types=60d3d5f913bfe22900bcfb87&locations=15. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

November 09, 2022. “How to Find a Makerspace near You.” EveryLibrary Action, action.everylibrary.org/how_to_find_a_makerspace_near_you. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

Writers, Staff. “A Librarian’s Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources.” OEDB.Org, Copyright © 2006-2024 OEDb.org, a Red Ventures Company, 6 July 2017, www.oedb.org/ilibrarian/a-librarians-guide-to-makerspaces/.

 

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