COMMUNITY MAKERSPACES
Nancy Fredericks
Libraries Administrator, Pasco County Library System
We’ve been working with Terri and Steve Willingham at Willingham Associates … They have been an excellent resource for us in development of our makerspace and robotics team. They understand the public library’s role in a community and are very easy to work with!
Culinary
Think food programs are too messy or pricey for your center? Think again! One Florida public library is successfully hosting an ongoing series of culinary programs without breaking the bank.
Robotics
Student robotics programs are way more than just robots. A true sport for the mind, these programs help our youth develop skills in problem solving, teamwork, technical design, mechanics, electronics, programming, writing, public speaking, and gracious professionalism.
Woodworking
Woodworking programs can be very popular (OK, pun intended). From shop safety, to learning techniques, to furniture making. These programs have been quite successful in Pasco County’s Land O’ Lakes Public Library!
Audio / Video
A Multimedia Studio can draw in members of the community that have never been to a public library! So many uses for such a space from music recording, animation, video production, editing, and the list goes on. A very popular section in makerspaces that have one.