Making the Making: Developing Makerspaces in Public Libraries

If Not for the Library

Making the Making:Developing Makerspaces in

Public Libraries

Leah KrausDirector of Community

Engagement & ExperienceFayetteville Free Library

lkraus@fflib.org

Mike CiminoTechnology Innovation &

Integration SpecialistFayetteville Free Library

mcimino@fflib.org

• Suburban Library• Chartered to serve 10,000• School district highly

ranked in science and math

• Supportive Community• Active Volunteer base

Fayetteville Free Library

How we got started

Space-free making…

FFL Creation LabOur Digital Makerspace!

FFL Fab Lab

Little Makers

Our makerspace for ages 5-8!

Discover. Create. Build.

Drop-in any time, or attend scheduled programs.

Make What?• Crafts• Electronics• Computer Programming• 3D printing• Video and music

production• Sewing• Jewelry• Etc.

Making at the FFL

For the community, by the community

Inviting Community Participation• Capturing

conversations

Community-Led Programs

Inviting Community Participation• Community-driven spaces

What are the outcomes?

Entrepreneurship

Innovation in health and biomedicine

Local Small Business Development

STEAM & 21st Century Literacy Skills

Secret Science Club

Little Makers Creation ClubCreation Club Jr.

Electricity Day Extreme Weather

Community Building

Collaborations

Any Questions?

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SUSAN CONSIDINEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SCONSIDINE@FFLIB.ORG