BELEN — Directly behind the circulation desk, at the heart of the Belen Public Library, is a new area library staff hopes will appeal to a wide range of people — from teenagers to local business owners.
Last week, the library welcomed community members into its new MakerSpace, which features equipment to create everything from 3D objects to podcasts.
Teen librarian and computer specialist Jessica Rodgers will oversee the new space, guiding users in how to safely use the machines, as well as offering up tips and tricks she’s learned along the way.
“With the 3D printer, we learned you have to disable the (laptop’s) screensaver and sleep settings, otherwise it stops printing when it goes to sleep,” Rodgers said. “It’s a lot of trial by error.”
The goal of the MakerSpace is to give teens a place to experiment and create, and local businesses the…
