The Maker Cookbook

The Maker Movement is hot and librarians are eager to participate. Even if you feel restricted by budget staff or space this step-by-step guide will help you turn your library into a creativity center.The Maker Movement is sweeping the nation because it is creative and educationaland a lot of fun. Nonetheless some librarians have hesitated to incorporate the movement into their programming because their libraries do not have dedicated makerspaces. If that describes you then take heart. Written by librarians for librarians this cookbook proves that every library is already a MakerPlace and provides you with recipes to make your library come alive with creativity. Easy-to-use step-by-step guidance helps you create engaging K8 programs in science and technology arts and crafts and home skills that are perfect for the library setting. The menu of ideas is broken into four types of programming. Appetizers add a taste of the Maker movement to existing library programs. Entrees present full programs for a lengthy one-day event or a short series. Side Dishes are programs you can use if you have limited staff budget space or any combination of those. Desserts are low-tech programs suitable for young children. Each recipe includes extensions variations and curriculum tie-ins that give you even more ways to present the program ideas whether to a different audience or as part of other related activities. Programs that involve creating a Balloon Zip Line a Zen Garden or a Maker Marketplace will delight library users and generate activity and excitement in your library.