Come enjoy our MakerSpace!
Makerspaces are places to create, build, and craft–places where people come together to create and share resources, knowledge, and “stuff;” places where people have an opportunity to explore their own interests, learn to use tools and materials, and develop creative projects. Makerspaces often include tools and equipment that are too expensive or specialized for most people to have in their homes, as well as provide a gathering place for like-minded hobbyists to create and collaborate.
A patron interested in the Beadwork Basics asked “what are they going to make?” The only answer is whatever they want.
The library is there to provide the framework, not to be in charge. We have the tools, the basic materials and the space. We have books and experienced people to help you get started.
What you make is up to you!
CLiC MakerSpace Labs Coming to WML in 2015
*BEADING BASICS* February 7 – March 5
We’ve got the beads and findings, the wire, the tools, books with instructions and ideas. You just need to supply your time & enthusiasm.
*VERSION CONVERSION* April 4 – April 30
Have you been wanting to convert your negatives, slides, Super-8 movies or VHS to digital [DVD] format? WML will have the equipment, you just need to schedule the time.
*IT’S ALL KIDS’ PLAY* June 4-July 1
Toys and building kits for kids of all ages.
*BICYCLE REPAIR* July 22 – August 18
Your 10-speed or Mountain Bike having issues? Get it ready to roll!. We will have instruction books and tools.
*GEOCACHE ADVENTURE* September 2 – September 30
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. There are millions of geocaches hidden all around the world.
*FABRIC FUN* October 22 – November 18
Sewing & weaving & felt & ??? WML will have 2 sewing machines for the public to use and peg looms for weaving. WML will provide basic “how-to use the equipment” lessons.
*TECH TRYOUTS* December 3 – December 29
High tech toys, basic bots, coding fun and more!
Libraries are no longer simply a holding area for books, they are a place for people to gather, to share ideas and enrich their lives. Computers and internet are now standard and are often in demand. Unemployed individuals can come to the library and apply for jobs. Kids can do their homework (or play games) at the library. But did you know that libraries are now becoming much more than books, computers and internet? Libraries are becoming creation spaces, often called makerspaces.