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September 29th, 2016 The Westport Library
Maker Roundtable September 29th, 2016 The Westport Library
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Today’s Agenda 10:00 Welcome and Introductions 10:15 Hugh Seaton, Stamford Innovation Center 10:45 Breakout Discussion Groups 11:15 Tour of WPL MakerSpace and HTC Vive Demonstrations
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Westport Library MakerSpace
Started July 2012 Initially funded by an IMLS Grant Now funded by combination of library’s operational budget and yearly grants
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From STEM to STEAM The original MakerSpace was very focused on technology 3-d printing and NAO Robots were the primary draw Attempt to broaden and deepen our demographic appeal with the library community More hands-on crafts and “low-tech” opportunities
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BRINGING BACK SHOP CLASS
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AND HOME ECONOMICS AS WELL
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And don’t forget writing!
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The Library TransformatioN
In the final permitting and fundraising phases Estimated “shovel in ground”: August 2017 Estimated completion date: Fall 2019
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MakerSpace Meets HackerSpace
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So Much Room For Activities
HackerSpace will allow us to add more “dangerous” equipment to a space with controlled access Appealing to growing late teen/college/young adult demographic, as well as local adult makers 24/7 access, including several rooms of coworking space New library design will also include an audio-visual lab nd recording studio
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In the meantime…
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Roundtable Housekeeping
Next Meeting= November 17th Trying to plan piggyback meeting with NE Making Matters Summit at University of Hartford Stay tuned for final details (hours, etc.) January Meeting- 3-D Printer Fair? Volunteers to Host March, May RoundTables?
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