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Teens can make it and take
it at library
Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 7:55am
Kids have the kind of space they like ....... with Cots of other
kirks ....... to work on all kinds of projects at the Maplewood
library, (submitted photo))
Equipment including computers for gaming, a 3D
printer, sewing machine and supplies for painting and
crafting are available at the Maplewood library's '7 he
Brain Box," (submitted photo)
Ramsey County Library has a new teen maker space — The
Brain Box at the library in Maplewood.
Maker spaces are places where people can come together to
hang out, exchange ideas, learn and share technology skills,
build projects and explore.
"This is the place where we are supporting teens to become
future leaders," says Amy Boese, teen librarian. "Any time
you're expanding understanding of the world through hands-on
experience, you are making. And now we have a better space
in which to do it."
The Brain Box offers a flexible space on the north end of the
teen room, semi -enclosed by a glass wall. Teens may be
reading, gaming, 3D printing, sewing, making music, painting,
coding or just hanging out.
Currently, Ramsey County Library is focused on teen maker
spaces, but the library will incorporate adult and children's time
in the future.
The Brain Box is operated by engaged volunteers, local
community organizations and "former teens" interested in the
library. Since making is better through collaboration, these
mentors and their expertise are key to an effective making
space.
A video of the maker space, created by Macalester students,
can we viewed here: https://youtu.be/7WG18HdB4TA.
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