About Us
Who We Are
The Mountain Lakes Public Library Makerspace has been a full-time part of the Mountain Lakes Public Library since October 2018. Our motto is "small in scale, large in reach". We work with students ages 2 - 12 on various projects, including robotics, cardboard construction, vector graphics, circuitry, digital animation, green screen filmmaking, computer science, 3d design & printing, and universal design. Creativity, just like a sport or musical instrument, has to be practiced to improve. The Makerspace provides unique and diverse opportunities for people to explore high and low technologies, how to connect seemingly incompatible resources, genuine ways to experience empathy in design, and practice creativity.
The Makerspace works closely with the Mountain Lakes Public Library to include literacy connections with all of our projects. All Makerspace projects focus on universal design. Our 3d design program focuses on developing accessible resources. We work with a diverse group of partners to provide students with real-world experience to develop their accessible resources. Our partners include Build a Better Book, University of Colorado, St. Joseph's School for the Blind, Sound Start Babies, See3d.org, and many accessibility professionals like Leslie Edmonds and Neal Mckenzie from the Sonoma County School District.
What We Do
Universal Design
At the Mountain Lakes Makerspace, we are committed to furthering accessibility through universal design. Whether it be for the visually impaired, the young or old, or any other group, we hope to create designs that can be used and enjoyed by all. Makerspace projects may be anything from standardizing the way 3D designs are printed in order to reach even the most beginner 3D printer, to designing tactile versions of picture books that can be enjoyed by visually impaired children.
Current Projects
Visit the Project Catalog page to see what we're working on!
Designs are awesome, laughter is even better!