ALBION — A couple of decades ago, your average library was today’s version of an internet search engine — a place to go to access information you couldn’t find at your home.
Today? At least at the Noble County Public Library, it’s a place where entrepreneurs are born.
The library’s central branch in Albion is home to a maker space called the Bridge, where patrons are encouraged to experiment with the latest in technology. Since starting the program in 2015-16, the library has invested approximately $50,000 for equipment which includes a 3-D printer, a glow forge — a laser cutter and engraver — a CNC machining tool, poster printer and a heat press.
“We wanted technology to be available,” NCPL Executive Director Sandy Petrie said. “To…
