Facilitators
Tammy Hawley-House
Tammy.Hawleyhouse@libraries.idaho.gov
Making has always been a part of my life growing up in rural Idaho. Every day we fixed, created, solved problems and found ways to save money. Now I get the pleasure of cheering on library staff as they help “make” each of their Idaho communities a better place.
Kevin Tomlinson
Kevin.Tomlinson@libraries.idaho.gov
The library provides its community with numerous services, among which are lifelong learning, help with problem solving, and connecting people with new ideas. The maker movement is such a logical component of the modern library. These laboratories bring community members together in a collaborative environment where they can share their knowledge and skills with one another, not only to find solutions, but also to develop new and better tools that benefit other problem solvers. Where else but at your library can you expect to see this kind of return on your tax dollars?
Kindra
Munk
I have been using my creativity to make things for as long as I can remember. It's just a part of me, like breathing, and a part that I have extremely enjoyed and have used in almost every aspect of my life
Jeff
Stratter
I remember my first maker experience being fort building with my brother using any available household item. Sheets for roofs, chairs for walls, and loads of popcorn for late night video game playing. Now I get to share my passion for creativity with the Salmon community by playing a librarian and putting on amazing educational opportunities with the aim to inspire and empower.
Adam
Day
aday@twinfallspubliclibrary.org
I've always enjoyed the constant challenge of solving problems using the resources around me. Making is important because life isn't a spectator sport. You can buy lots of things at the department store much easier and cheaper than you can make them, but making something yourself demands a comprehensive understanding that can be used over and over. From creating a simple craft to developing a new complex software solution, there is always something to learn, something to takeaway, something of value you can't find anywhere else.