The spot in the Downtown Central Library is called Area 52 Creative Lab, and features multiple computers (iMacs and Surface Pros) for users interested in gaming, music & video production, coding, XY plotting, and more. Want to learn to build robots? Want to try industrial sewing but don’t own a machine? This unique space is what’s known as a ‘maker space’ and is a current international trend where people can come in and use equipment they might otherwise never have access to because owning this equipment can be very cost prohibitive. Case in point, The Friends of the Library is in the process of purchasing a 3D printer for Area 52 Creative Lab, something most people can only dream of owning. In the Juvenile book department, there is a new Art Maker Space - a little area just for little hands where visitors can paint, draw, or create sculptures with multiple craft items. The materials will vary from week to week and kids can enjoy this hands-on area every time they visit the library. This section also contains a giant chalkboard wall and a large reading area where the seats hide more materials (like Duplo blocks) for allowing busy bodies to get their wiggles out before (or after) ��nding books to read. Offering spaces like these certainly keeps the library relevant and desirable. 20
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