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Thursday, March 16 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Innovation at Work: Artists, Entrepreneurs and Jobseekers in the Makerspace

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We all know that makerspaces are great for keeping teens busy after school, but what happens when you create one exclusively for adults? Saint Paul Public Library did just that in March of 2016 with the renovation of George Latimer Central Library. This resulted in a makerspace housed in a new department devoted to services and resources for jobseekers, entrepreneurs and creative professionals. Since then local residents have worked on projects of all types, from laser-engraved costumes and packaging to 3D printed camera parts. Learn how Saint Paul’s experience serving adults has differed from youth orientated maker programs and hear our recommendations for others joining the field.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Feist

Amanda Feist

Librarian for the Nicholson Workforce and Innovation Center, Saint Paul Public Library
I manage the Nicholson Workforce and Innovation Center at downtown Saint Paul's George Latimer Central Library, which means I am responsible for this library's services to jobseekers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals in an urban area. I also manage our Innovation Lab, a makerspace... Read More →
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Andrea Herman

library specialist, St. Paul Public Library
"Everything I do got to be funky."
avatar for Xenia Hernández

Xenia Hernández

Community Services Coordinator- Economic Opportunity, Saint Paul Public Library
I serve as a Community Services Coordinator leading Economic Opportunity initiatives at Saint Paul Public Library. I oversee the Innovation Lab and Career Labs teams and help develop job, business, tech, and creative skill-building opportunities that serve the whole person and their... Read More →

Thursday March 16, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Olin-Rice 350
  60-minute Presentation

Attendees (49)