Elijah Stephens, a former middle school science teacher, is manager of the Maker Lab and its four employees. They will assist visitors, answer questions and provide guidance, but their main job is to help maintain safety.
“It is a do-it-yourself space, so there will be some learning on the part of our patrons to work those machines,” Stephens said. “We want people to be comfortable in using the space.”
The Maker Lab staff will not do projects for people but will guide people toward the correct machines and the steps needed to make their chosen project happen, said Rachelle Via, library director.
Library leaders said they anticipate visitors from the county and surrounding areas.
Artwork along some walls was created by Troy High School student Lily Scheerer.
Via noted that the opening comes during Women’s History Month, which is appropriate because a large percentage of the…
