The MakerSpace opened July 2012 as a place for people to connect, invent and create. It’s a great way to use your Library, in addition to finding books and movies, working, viewing art, meeting friends and attending programs.Stop by and learn about the 3D printer, which prints physical objects from digital files. People of all ages have come to watch demonstrations of the printer, and to learn how to design and print their own creations! See the calendars below for all of the Maker events.
Making News
Westport News article on 2013 Mini Maker Faire [1]
2013 Mini Maker Faire Highlight Video [2]
Video Interviews with Makers at Westport's 2013 Mini Maker Faire [3]
Local Entrepreneur Uses 3D printer to Make His Invention [4]
Director Maxine Bleiweis on NPR Speaking About the Maker Space [5] (Maxine comes on after the first two minutes)
American Library Association Webinar Featuring the Westport Library [6]
Our MakerSpace on the Cover of Library Journal! [7]
Boston Public the Latest Library to Seek Advice From Westport [8]
MakerSpace Calendar [9]
Upcoming Special Maker Events [10]
Happy Birthday, MakerSpace! Join us for a celebration of the MakerSpace's first birthday on Wednesday, July 17 at 4 pm. Watch the website for more details.
Volunteering
We need people to serve as greeters at our Maker Space. Volunteers will help manage the process of allowing patrons to participate in the creation of the two airplanes. If you are interested in volunteering to help out at the MakerSpace, contact Bill Derry at bderry [at] westportlibrary [dot] org.
Waiver:
All participants are asked to sign a waiver form before working in the Maker Space. The forms are at the Reference Desk, or can be downloaded below.
Waiver for Adult [11] Waiver for Minors [12] Waiver for Families [13]
Thank you to the donors who provided funding for the Maker Space
Green Village Initiative
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation
Destefano and Chamberlain
Ring’s End
Renee B. Fisher Foundation
Sunrise Rotary
Newman's Own
You, too, can contribute to the MakerSpace and help provide experiences that take people from imagination to actual production.
Stop by the Reference Desk or Contact Cindy Clark at cclark [at] westportlibrary [dot] org or call 203.291.4824
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