The Exhibit Hall for the Public Library Association conference in Denver was packed with people learning how to apply a glitter tattoo, make meals for one, and breathe. And that was just at the mini How-To Festival stage.
Colorado businesses and libraries partnered in COLab, where attendees could try out 3D printing with a printer made in Colorado, as well as other makerspace projects that are part of the partnership. At the Take Charge Lounge, spin bikes were set up with a phone charger attached to the flywheel, making it freewheeling charging.
Programs ran in three time slots over the day, including topics on tracks for broadcast, leading, inventing, collaborating, planning, or playing.
The Madison (Wisc.) Public Library (MPL) presented their Bubbler, a maker-focused program…
