Urban Librarian's Conference by Urban Librarians Unite. Brooklyn, NY. April 5th, 2013.

1. Hyperspace Engage:
Learning to Make the
Future at Your Library

2. Agenda!
Theory
Workshops
Resources
 Cake!

3. Theory of Making
Evidence based learning (Look what I made!)
Requires research and reading
Inspires creative thinking and invention
Promotes teamwork
Builds confidence

4. 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!

5. HYPE Makerspace
Inside of HYPE Teen
Center
Main Library
Serves ages 13-18
4,000 Sq. Ft.

9. Before HYPE Makerspace
Handmade Detroit
Sewing
Papercraft
Jewelry

10. Maker Faire Detroit
Started in 2010
Met cool people!
Partnerships which
led to Makerspace
Host maker events At
your library!

11. Maker Faire Detroit 2012

14. New York Maker Faire
September
21 & 22, 2013
Be an Exhibitor
Meet cool people!
Form community
partnerships

15. Community Partnerships

16. Makerspace
Considerations
Buy 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

17. Good Resources
MakeZine.com ifixit.com
MakerEd.com Instructables.com
Adafruit.com Hackerspaces.org
Thingiverse.com Makerspace.com

18. Bike Tech
Learn bicycle repair &
maintenance
Experienced bike
shop instructor
Teens can bring own
bikes in!

21. Crafternoon
Papercraft
Cross-Stitch
Knitting

25. Graphic Design
Theory of design
Wood block printing
Silk screen printing
Digital vinyl cutter

28. Sewing/Wearables
Designing
Sewing
Repairs
Fabulousness!

32. Electronics/Robotics
Soldering
Amplifiers
Arduino
Robot army!

36. 3D Printing
 Download free models
 Build your own with free
software
 Various plastics,
including corn based
 Field is just getting
started

41. HYPE Makerspace
Workshops
8 to 12 week session of workshops
5 workshops per week
Each workshops is 2 hours
Teens able to work on projects outside of
workshops

42. 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)

43. 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?!?!?!

44. Future
3D Printer Plastic Recycling
Traveling Makerspace Kits
Power Wheels Racing Circuit!
More Fun!

45. Let’s Be Friends!
Steve Teeri
@telephase
steve.teeri@gmail.com
313-258-0920
http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/hype

46. Questions?