Members of the community will be able to use the space if they have a library card. They will pay the cost of any materials used in their projects.
A learning lab also is planned with around 15 computers offering specialized software and printers along with a business center with copier, scanner, fax and other business tools. The space also includes meeting rooms and a sound room for podcasts and related activities.
The Maker Lab space is located just west of the library’s main location along West Main Street in Troy. J.L. Kuck was hired to convert the Hobart building space while the library this fall hired Elijah Stephens as the Maker Lab manager. He is a former middle school science teacher.
The Hobart Government Center is located in the former home of Hobart Brothers Co. It was built in 1941 as the company headquarters with some influence in design from a Frank Lloyd Wright…
