MONTAGUE — The grand opening of the Montague Makerspace in the Montague Library, advertised as “A place where everyone can create!” took place last Saturday. Youngsters, teens, parents and senior citizens were all on hand to look at and try out some of the items being presented.
Kristina Baas, head of the Friends of the Montague Library Makerspace Committee, and Kelly Markley, also a member of Friends of the Montague Library, were kept busy explaining how things operated and helping people at the different displays.
This place started with an idea from former Montague librarian Heidi Gatzke, who shared it with the Friends group. They were on-board and sent a grant request to the Muskegon Community Foundation White Lake Fund. The plan was approved and…