Making a MakerSpace

Cleveland Public Library’s journey to becoming a MakerSpace

About TechCentral

About TechCentral

About TechCentral

About TechCentral

Computer Access

TechToyBox

More than a Computer Lab…

Before TechCentral

Planning, Design, and Building

Planning, Design, and Building

MakerSpace

What is a MakerSpace?• Learning & Collaboration

• Interests

• Access

Our Journey to becoming aMakerSpace

What needed to be learned?• Who are our patrons?• What skill level do they possess?• What could our staff do?• What did we need for a MakerSpace?

What did we need for our space?• Staff involvement

What did we need for our space?• Simple Making

Snap Circuits

K’NEX

Korg Monotrons

LittleBits

What did we need for our space?• 3D Printer

What did we need for our space?• Programs

Photo Credit: urban_data

What's Next?

Photo Credit: makerbot

Future Program Ideas

Photo Credit: jdog90

More kits and tools

Photo Credit: Velleman USAPhoto Credit: ShopBot/Gizmodo

Questions?Felton ThomasExecutive Directorfelton.thomas@cpl.org

CJ LynceTechCentral Managercj.lynce@cpl.org

Olivia HogeTechCentral Coordinatorolivia.hoge@cpl.org

Cleveland Public Library325 Superior Ave E.Cleveland, OH 44114216.623.2800