Description
We all know that makerspaces are great for keeping teens busy after school, but what happens when you create one exclusively for adults? Saint Paul Public Library did just that in March of 2016 with the renovation of George Latimer Central Library. This resulted in a makerspace housed in a new department devoted to services and resources for jobseekers, entrepreneurs and creative professionals. Since then local residents have worked on projects of all types, from laser-engraved costumes and packaging to 3D printed camera parts. Learn how Saint Paul’s experience serving adults has differed from youth orientated maker programs and hear our recommendations for others joining the field.
Start Date
16-3-2017 1:00 PM
End Date
16-3-2017 2:00 PM
Innovation at Work: Artists, Entrepreneurs and Jobseekers in the Makerspace
We all know that makerspaces are great for keeping teens busy after school, but what happens when you create one exclusively for adults? Saint Paul Public Library did just that in March of 2016 with the renovation of George Latimer Central Library. This resulted in a makerspace housed in a new department devoted to services and resources for jobseekers, entrepreneurs and creative professionals. Since then local residents have worked on projects of all types, from laser-engraved costumes and packaging to 3D printed camera parts. Learn how Saint Paul’s experience serving adults has differed from youth orientated maker programs and hear our recommendations for others joining the field.