Hyperspace Engage:Learning to Make the Future at Your Library

Agenda!Theory

Workshops

Resources

Cake!

Theory of Making

Evidence based learning (Look what I made!)

Requires research and reading

Inspires creative thinking and invention

Promotes teamwork

Builds confidence

Philosophy

Hackerspaces are kind of dangerous and usually in a warehouse on the edge of town. Eeeep!

Libraries are centrally located, trusted community institutions.

We can offer kids and young adults innovative making/learning opportunities

Be excited to go to work, and see what is made!

HYPE Makerspace

Inside of HYPE Teen Center

Main Library

Serves ages 13-18

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Before HYPE Makerspace

Handmade Detroit

Sewing

Papercraft

Jewelry

Maker Faire Detroit

Started in 2010

Met cool people!

Partnerships which led to Makerspace

Host maker events At your library!

Maker Faire Detroit 2012

New York Maker Faire

September

21 & 22, 2013

Be an Exhibitor

Meet cool people!

Form community partnerships

Community Partnerships

Makerspace ConsiderationsBuy big equipment right away or wait?

(3D printers, laser cutters, etc)

Learn from existing makerspaces

Expert instructors lead to success

Starting small is not a bad thing

Good Resources

MakeZine.comMakerEd.comAdafruit.comThingiverse.com

ifixit.comInstructables.comHackerspaces.orgMakerspace.com

Bike TechLearn bicycle repair & maintenance

Experienced bike shop instructor

Teens can bring own bikes in!

Crafternoon

Papercraft

Cross-Stitch

Knitting

Graphic Design

Theory of design

Wood block printing

Silk screen printing

Digital vinyl cutter

Sewing/Wearables

Designing

Sewing

Repairs

Fabulousness!

Electronics/Robotics

Soldering

Amplifiers

Arduino

Robot army!

3D Printing

Download free models

Build your own with free software

Various plastics, including corn based

Field is just getting started

HYPE Makerspace Workshops8 to 12 week session of workshops

5 workshops per week

Each workshops is 2 hours

Teens able to work on projects outside of workshops

HYPE Makerspace Team

DPL staff were Conductors (Managers)

Outside instructors paid $25/hr ($50 per workshop)

Teen assistant instructors paid $8/hr ($16 per workshop)

Criticisms!

Is this safe?

Is this a “Core Library Service?”

Won’t this take money away from the

collection/programs?

Does this belong in the Library?!?!?!

Future

3D Printer Plastic Recycling

Traveling Makerspace Kits

Power Wheels Racing Circuit!

More Fun!

Let’s Be Friends!

Steve Teeri

@telephase

steve.teeri@gmail.com

313-258-0920

http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/hype

Questions?