San Mateo County Libraries is so excited to announce that we are building a new makerspace at San Carlos Library! The brand-new 1000-square-foot space will be on the library’s second floor and feature exciting new technologies and opportunities for makers of all kinds!
What is a Makerspace?
A makerspace is a creative workshop with unlimited possibilities. Designed for makers of all ages and skill levels, makerspaces give patrons the opportunity to try something new, experiment with technology and tap into their creative spirit. Makerspaces are outfitted with a variety of tech and materials, including sewing machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, podcast equipment, virtual reality headsets, art supplies and more. We currently have makerspaces at our Atherton, Brisbane and Half Moon Bay libraries—with more on the way. The new makerspace at Millbrae Library set to open this spring.
We Want Your Help Designing San Carlos Library's New Makerspace
This will be your space, so we want to know what you want in it! We have several opportunities for patrons to share their feedback on what they want to see in the upcoming San Carlos Library makerspace.
Join Us at Our Community Workshop
We are hosting a Community Workshop on Thursday, March 14, at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Community Room at San Carlos Library. Our design partners WRNS Studio, opens a new window will lead a public community input session to ensure we understand how you imagine using the space and what tools and activities you are most excited about. Come ready to share your passion for making and help us craft a dynamic new makerspace! Please RSVP for the workshop.
Imagine Your Dream Makerspace
What would you accomplish in your dream makerspace? Maybe you'll start that podcast you’ve been thinking about, discover something new using virtual reality or create a project from scratch with a 3D printer. Whatever you hope to accomplish, we want our new makerspace to help you get there. We encourage you to fill out this online survey to help us design a makerspace that inspires and excites you!
The online survey is now closed. Thank you for your input regarding our new makerspace. For updates, please refer to our Building Projects page.
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