Alrighty then! Thanks to everyone who tuned into #SolarPunkSunday, and @MaQuest and @BrambleBearGrrrauwling , and everyone who chimed in about #GuerillaGardening and #PeanutGardening (do at your own risk!). Tune in next Sunday (assuming there's still an internet) with more about #Rewilding #RepairCafes #Degrowth #Sustainability #LibraryOfThings #Makerspace, etc! Suggestions welcome!

#Colorado - #Libraries and the ‘economy of sharing’

An ode to the palace of the people

By Kaylee Harter - Apr. 9, 2025

"Visit one of BPL’s #makerspaces, a feature that’s become a staple in many libraries, and you can use #3DPrinters, #looms, #LaserCutters, #ScreenPrinting equipment and more.

" 'It’s a collaborative learning environment,' Farnan says. 'We’re learning together. If you were to go into the makerspace today and ask, like, ‘I’m thinking about doing this,’ then they would say, ‘I don’t know how to do that, but let’s figure it out.’

" 'That is inherently resilient.'

"He recalls a blind artist who came in with a unique challenge: 'She wanted to be able to see her drawings.'

" 'They worked with her with 3D printers, with the laser cutters and that kind of thing, in order to transfer her drawings into dimensional objects, because they were abstractions, so that she could then see them with her fingers.'

"Despite the always expanding array of programming and services, the books themselves — and literacy for all ages — are ever important."

https://boulderweekly.com/special-editions/libraries-and-the-economy-of-sharing/

#WatertownMA - Watertown's "#LibraryOfThings" offers creative #community #workspace. Here's a look inside.

Story by Jordyn Jagolinzer

"The library in Watertown, Massachusetts is providing the tools and a space for people to get creative and learn new skills.

" 'A lot of libraries have started a 'library of things' collection, but they don't have necessarily a space to allow people to just make and create and build community,' Watertown Public Library director Kim Hewitt said. 'We have a big Hatch-maker space and that was one of the first in the area.'

"The 'Hatch' facility on Summer Street is right around the block from the main library. The workshop is stocked with tools, materials and expertise for everyone to learn in a venue that fosters #creativity.

"We have scraps of material to play around with, the #SewingMachines, or create something, #JewelryMaking. It doesn't have to be prescriptive. You can go there and see what appeals to you," Hewitt said.

"The #Hatchspace is a standout amongst similar programs in Massachusetts, and it just celebrated it's tenth birthday. It has #ButtonMakers, #LaserCutters, and even #3DPrinters.

"Talented expert volunteers are on hand to assist patrons with their projects, which is how Seth Deitch first started making things in the space.

" 'We're very lucky to have the people that we have who volunteer here. Many of them are extremely talented. Lots of people with advanced degrees,' Deitch said.

"Hatch also offers workshops that more and more people in the community are getting involved in.

" 'It's nice having a space for the entire community that's free to come to and work at,' Deitch said. 'Nowadays, people spend a lot of their time staring at screens, not enough working with their hands.'

"The best part is, anyone in the state can get in on the fun.

" 'As long as you're a #Massachusetts resident, you can get a library card at the #WatertownPubliclibrary,' said Ran Cronin, the library's access services supervisor.

"The library is hoping to expand the Hatch space. It also has one of the largest English language-learning programs, called #ProjectLiteracy, which serves 900 students per year."

Source:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/watertown-s-library-of-things-offers-creative-community-workspace-here-s-a-look-inside/ar-AA1Cfel3

Superb to see the @DoESLiverpool community on a roll of @oshwassociation open hardware certifications

The last three UK OSHWA certifications are from three different members of the community:

https://certification.oshwa.org/uk000072 was Spoonbot by #STEAMEngineers @huffeec and @Snoof

https://certification.oshwa.org/uk000073 is @MCQN_Ltd's My Bike's Got LED

And https://certification.oshwa.org/uk000074 is the Mathpad by Magne Lauritzen

My thoughts about planting a garden (buy farm share instead!) Buyerarchy of Needs & how to shift your mindset about consumption: lots of links, ideas & frothy #solarpunk stuff to stare down the chaos.

https://susankayequinn.com/2025/04/how-to-prepare-not-prep-for-uncertain-times-and-build-a-better-world-in-the-process.html

Made a laser crafted sign to go outside the laser room of my local makerspace. Very happy with how it turned out. I did a blog post over on Maker Forums on the make. (see link)
#LaserCutting #LaserCrafting #MakerSpace

https://forum.makerforums.info/t/makerspace-laser-room-sign/92959?u=nedman

I made this cool owl! I was part of a tester group for a new class at Protohaven for laser engraving and used a couple different techniques to get this effect.

Hello World! Wir haben die #clt2025 mal genutzt und uns auch im Netzwerk der Föderationen (sagt man das so?) angemeldet. Wir freuen uns auf euch! #fablab #chemnitz #makerspace @clt_news

Done some projects in #makerspace @tkkrlab

* glasses case, multi-color 3d printed with Prusa XL
* Reflective vinyl sticker for my scooter, also for better visibility.

So those of you who've known me a while might remember over on twitter the whole #makergate thing where I threatened to take legal action on a UK company trying to trademark the term "makerspace" for a product... the product was a storage cupboard... all these years later I am in a #makerspace and
.. TADA!

Does anyone know of maker/hacker spaces close to Greenwich in London? #makerspace #hackerspace #london #Greenwich

Heute war es soweit: wir durften gemeinsam mit 10 Lehrkräften unser Escape Game "#KI - Wir haben ein Problem" im KI- #Makerspace in #Tübingen austesten

Mit dem Spiel entwickeln Schüler:innen von 12 - 16 Jahren spielend #KI-Kompetenz. Eine tolle Unterstützung für Lehrkräfte, das Thema KI in den Unterricht mit einzubinden.

Wer das Spiel mal selbst austesten möchte kann das im KI-Maker Space Tübingen machen. Neue Spiele sind ab Oktober wieder verfügbar!

@unituebingen
#gamelaunch

An einem ersten gemeinsamen Wochenende gab es neben dem ersten Ausmisten und Musik auch einen Workshop darüber, was und wie wir auf dem Hof machen möchten.
Was würdet ihr mit einem Resthof mitten in einem Dorf machen?

ich würde gerne mit einem #esp32 eine Lampe an und aus schalten können.
Mein Problem: Das ganze soll mobil, also Akku betrieben sein, die Lampe soll hell genug sein, dass man sie auch am Tag draußen (bei Sonnenschein) sehen kann.
Der ganze Aufbau soll unabhängig 4x mit 4 Lampen und ESP32 existieren und die Lampen sollen über 2 Stunden nacheinander an und ausgeschalten werden (immer nur eine Lampe an).
Welche Lampe und Akku eignen sich dafür?
#makerspace

Exciting Opportunity! South Dublin Libraries are looking for a Maker/Creator in Residence.

Lead STEAM workshops, develop makerspaces, & engage all ages with tech, art, & innovation.
€30,000 grant for a 40-week, 20hrs/week role starting March/April.
Apply by 19/03

Full details: https://visualartists.ie/advert/job-vacancy-maker-creator-in-residence-at-south-dublin-libraries-2025-26/