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Makerspace

Drop in for exploration, learning, and play!

Enjoy staff-led activities in the library’s Makerspace Monday-Friday from 3:30 to 5:00PM

Staff-led daily activities are listed on our programming calendar

Learn about reserving the Makerspace for your school or group HERE!

Scroll down for more information on our special weekly Makerspace programs.

Two children stand in a fort constructed in the library's makerspace

The library’s Makerspace is laid out to encourage visitors of all ages to explore independently. Additionally, library staff plan and implement a daily focus activity during our afternoon programming.

Daily activities include challenges that promote collaboration and critical thinking, where staff encourage children to complete a specific task that relates to a scientific concept (e.g. building a bridge that holds something heavy, identifying an image under a microscope). 

STEAM-themed activities are available for visitors to explore independently. These stations relate to different elements of STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art, and math. 

Our sensory play area encourages hands-on learning through play for ages 6 and under, with activities like play food, light tables, building blocks, and more. 

The Makerspace promotes learning through open exploration, creativity and collaboration, while also encouraging children to apply and improve their literacy skills. Read more about the benefits of Makerspaces here.

The Makerspace is made possible thanks to grant funding from the Holmberg Foundation.

Weekly Makerspace Programs

Monday Morning Open Play

Monday Open Play | Every Monday 10:30-1:30PM

Stop by the Makerspace every Monday from 10:30-1:30 for Monday Open Play, a time for children and their caregivers to use our Makerspace for free play. Children will get to play in the Makerspace with activities like building blocks, Magnatiles, ramps and balls, and other hands-on educational play.

No registration is required for this free program. Questions? Call (716) 484-7135 Ext. 234.

Saturday Open Play

Saturday Open Play | Every Saturday 10:30AM-3:00PM

Stop by every Saturday to explore all the Makerspace has to offer! Children will get to play in the Makerspace with activities like building blocks, Magnatiles, ramps and balls, and other hands-on educational play.

No registration is required for this free program. Questions? Call (716) 484-7135 Ext. 234.

Gallery

Three children are focused on building a wooden marble run
Two children laugh while building with magnatiles
A child builds a pinball game out of a paper plate and other craft supplies

 The Makerspace is made possible thanks to grant funding from the Holmberg Foundation.