Makerspace
The Makerspace Mission: WGMS Library Makerspaces are designed to inspire learners by creating a collaborative environment where makers can gather to share resources and learn through exploration. Click Here to learn how the WGMS Makerspace works. Progress through the MS Badges!
Explorer - Everyone is an Explorer! Enjoy activities labeled with the explorer badge. Pick them up, check them out, explore them in the library, return at the end of the period. No training needed!
Want to progress to advanced badge levels? Apply through the WGMS Makerspace group in Canvas. First, Join the WGMS Makerspace Group in Canvas by clicking here.
Guide - Help others through complicated activities
Voyager - Create with equipment located in the Voyager in Purpose Room
Designer - Create challenges for others
How do Makerspaces Fit into the Library?
MISD libraries seek to empower all for a lifetime of learning by providing and promoting resources and tools in a variety of formats. In addition to traditional reading materials, when libraries offer tools and resources they allow patrons to further their research and learning through experimentation and creation. Did you know that Ben Franklin, the founder of the public library, used library spaces for many of his early experiments?
BUILDING & ENGINEERINGBuilding for the purpose of developing creativity or for the purpose of problem-solving
CircuitsLearning, manipulating and creating electrical circuitry in challenge-based activities
CODINGLearning, manipulating, and creating computer coding through challenge-based activities
DESIGN
VIDEO PRODUCINGWriting, shooting, and editing video publications
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ROBOTIC ENGINEERING
Creating, building, or programming robots
Creating, building, or programming robots
- Ozobots
3D PRINTING
Creating a physical object by layering plastic filament or other material
- 3D Printer
- Design Links (Step 1 Design Online)
- Request to Print (Step 2 Print: Training Required)
TEXTILE MANUFACTURING
Creating works with string, yarn, or fabrics
- Sewing
- Weaving Loom
- Crochet, Knitting
PROTOTYPING
Creating original works or designs with various materials
- Mixed Media
- Duct Tape
- Origami
- Cricut
WRITING
Creating original written works
- Spine Poetry
- Magnetic Poetry
- Collaborative Writing
- Online Resources