Makerspaces are areas in libraries where people can meet and use tools like 3D printers to create and imagine. They allow teenagers especially to explore their creativity. Libraries are incorporating makerspaces to stay current with changing technology and engage users. Makerspaces offer activities like circuitry, Lego building, and access to free online resources to facilitate projects. Grants and fundraising can help libraries start their own makerspaces.

1. Ashley Schertzer
ashley.schertzer@eagles.usm.edu

2.  A place for people to meet and create and let
their imagination flow.
 Makerspaces usually have lots of tools
available for people to use.
 3D printers are becoming an large part of
makerspaces.
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3. Intro to MakerspaceVideo
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4.  Makerspaces are important in libraries to
keep up with the time and stay current with
changing technology.
 They bring in the hard to reach teenagers and
allows them to use their imagination and
creativity
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5. 3D PRINTERS
3D printers
such as this
Flashforge
Dreamer are
becoming an
important part
of makerspaces
in libraries.
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6. Lego® in the Library
Many libraries
are incorporating
a Lego® Club into
the library
makerspace so
younger children
can get a jump
start on hands on
building.
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7. •Circuitry gives
children and teens
hands on
experience with
electronics.
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8.  Google offers a Maker
Camp every summer.
 Libraries can apply for
a starter set of maker
projects along with lots
of books and
magazines.
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9. HOW DOES MY LIBRARY GET
STARTED??
•Look into what grants are
available such as the LSTA grant.
•Talk to your Friends group about
raising money to start a
Makerspace.
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10.  Many free
websites exist to
facilitate all
types of projects
within the maker
community.
 www.thingiverse.com
 www.instructibles.com
 www.makezine.com
 www.makerkids.com
 www.tinkercad.com
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11.  I will be more than happy to
answer any questions you have
about Makerspaces!
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