Library makerspace

Recently I read an article discussing how libraries are converting to makerspaces. I found this wording dangerous because I love libraries and my library is not just a makerspace. My library is sti…

In August, I shared the wonderful story of my sister Heather's plan to turn one of the old book carts into a Makerspace for her students in the library. You can read the Makerspace Carts Bring Mobile Making....Look What Heather Is Bringing To Her Library and Students post here. Well last week, she sent me these AWESOME pictures of what is happening with the Makerspace cart now and I just had to share them with all of you. I LOVE what Heather has added to the cart to make it their very own…

MAKERSPACES … I tried to ignore them! I tried to deny their growing momentum. I skipped over articles and blogposts where makerspaces were the headline. I averted my eyes when newsletters about them crossed my mailbox. Not that I didn’t find value in them! I ABSOLUTELY did. Honestly, I was just so overwhelmed with the […]

If there is no room for a makerspace in your library or classroom, students can check out and take home "maker kits" to make and create with their families.

The hot new Makerspace Movement is NOT new to Murray Hill Middle School. Eighteen years ago we designed and opened the school with the id...

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Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results. #CultofPedagogy

A recycled book art workshop is a easy, affordable project to do in your makerspace. Old books can easily be found from weeding libraries or at thrift stores.

Makerspaces are creative spaces for students to explore and create and play! This is the makerspace in my middle school library where I am the librarian. Tec...

Don't let a fixed library schedule or limited class time stop you! You *can* implement makerspace centers in 40 minute library classes | Mrs. J in the Library #MrsJintheLibrary #makerspace #maker #makerED #librarycenters #elementary #library #STEM #STEAM

It's important to build a maker culture within your library when you start a makerspace. One great way to do this is to start Maker Mondays, where you have different maker activities available each week.

Welcome to Our Virtual Makerspace where you can create, imagine, read, learn, discover and more. And one of the best parts...It's open all day long! Have fun, friends. Our students love all of the special things Makerspaces bring to them within libraries, classrooms and school communities. With the summer here, I wanted to create a virtual Makerspace where they could experience art, building, coding, designing, engineering, music, reading and more. I put the virtual Makerspace together in a…

Today let’s talk about how and why I started a low-tech makerspace at our high school library! When I started at this library 5 years ago it was completely different than it is now. Circulati…

"Hello, I am a Maker Cart. What would you like to make today?" written on a library book cart. Mrs. J in the Library's note: AMAZING use of bins, paper holders, and dividers on top! Wish I could find the source image

Encourage your school's budding scientists with a makerspace. Get the basics for doing an awesome makerspace at your school!

Renovated Learning is a place where I help educators who are tired of the status quo and who want to infuse creativity into their schools.

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What is the difference between a makerspace and a meaningful makerspace? A meaningful makerspace goes beyond giving students Legos and telling them to build. The following are the 6 essential elements of a meaningful makerspace. #makerspace #meaningfulmakerspace