The document describes a Hyperspace Engage event at a public library focused on making and learning. It provides an agenda that includes theory, workshops, resources, and cake. The theory section discusses evidence-based learning and how making inspires creative thinking and teamwork. The philosophy is described as offering innovative making opportunities to kids and young adults in a trusted community institution like a library. The document outlines the library's HYPE Makerspace for teens, including various workshops on topics like bike repair, crafts, graphic design, sewing, electronics, and 3D printing. It discusses starting small with the makerspace, learning from other spaces, and using expert instructors. The future section discusses plans like 3D printer plastic recycling

1. Hyperspace Engage:
Learning to Make the
Future at Your Library

2. Agenda!
Theory
Workshops
Resources
 Cake!

3. Theory of Making
Evidence based learning (Look what I made!)
Requires research and reading
Inspires creative thinking and invention
Promotes teamwork
Builds confidence

4. Philosophy
Hackerspaces are kind of dangerous and usually in
a warehouse on the edge of town. Eeeep!
Libraries are centrally located, trusted community
institutions.
We can offer kids and young adults innovative
making/learning opportunities
Be excited to go to work, and see what is made!

5. HYPE Makerspace
Inside of HYPE Teen
Center
Main Library
Serves ages 13-18
4,000 Sq. Ft.

9. Before HYPE Makerspace
Handmade Detroit
Sewing
Papercraft
Jewelry

10. Maker Faire Detroit
Started in 2010
Met cool people!
Partnerships which
led to Makerspace
Host maker events At
your library!

11. Maker Faire Detroit 2012

14. New York Maker Faire
September
21 & 22, 2013
Be an Exhibitor
Meet cool people!
Form community
partnerships

15. Community Partnerships

16. Makerspace
Considerations
Buy big equipment right away or wait?
(3D printers, laser cutters, etc)
Learn from existing makerspaces
Expert instructors lead to success
Starting small is not a bad thing

17. Good Resources
MakeZine.com ifixit.com
MakerEd.com Instructables.com
Adafruit.com Hackerspaces.org
Thingiverse.com Makerspace.com

18. Bike Tech
Learn bicycle repair &
maintenance
Experienced bike
shop instructor
Teens can bring own
bikes in!

21. Crafternoon
Papercraft
Cross-Stitch
Knitting

25. Graphic Design
Theory of design
Wood block printing
Silk screen printing
Digital vinyl cutter

28. Sewing/Wearables
Designing
Sewing
Repairs
Fabulousness!

32. Electronics/Robotics
Soldering
Amplifiers
Arduino
Robot army!

36. 3D Printing
 Download free models
 Build your own with free
software
 Various plastics,
including corn based
 Field is just getting
started

41. HYPE Makerspace
Workshops
8 to 12 week session of workshops
5 workshops per week
Each workshops is 2 hours
Teens able to work on projects outside of
workshops

42. HYPE Makerspace
Team
DPL staff were Conductors (Managers)
Outside instructors paid $25/hr ($50 per
workshop)
Teen assistant instructors paid $8/hr ($16 per
workshop)

43. Criticisms!
Is this safe?
Is this a “Core Library Service?”
Won’t this take money away from the
collection/programs?
Does this belong in the Library?!?!?!

44. Future
3D Printer Plastic Recycling
Traveling Makerspace Kits
Power Wheels Racing Circuit!
More Fun!

45. Let’s Be Friends!
Steve Teeri
@telephase
steve.teeri@gmail.com
313-258-0920
http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/hype

46. Questions?