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Thoughts from a 7 year old
Thoughts from a 7 year old

Analia is a natural maker and likes to come to the South Providence library regularly with her mom and two brothers. Her mom is drawn to the library and visits…

Make-A-Kinder Providence Make-A-Thon : Registration Open!
Make-A-Kinder Providence Make-A-Thon : Registration Open!

Register here. Or email pvdyoungmakers@gmail.com A 2-Day Youth-Centric Make-A-Thon in partnership with PVD Fest and the Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire @City Hall – June 8-9 Teams of youth will…

Analiese – a prolific PVD Young Maker and artist
Analiese – a prolific PVD Young Maker and artist
"Analiese has been a prolific artist and scientist since a very early age. She prefers to explore her creative side and to watch her ideas go from conception to art.…
“In a makerspace setting, it’s the deviations that count.”
“In a makerspace setting, it’s the deviations that count.”
I have no choice but to be honest. A mere year ago, I had no idea what a makerspace was, what makerspace-thinking entailed. Nor had I any inclination as to…
Providence Libraries Add Space for Young, High-Tech Makers
Providence Libraries Add Space for Young, High-Tech Makers
Providence libraries add space for young, high-tech makers article. Read the article on Providence Journal
FabNewport in Newport Public Schools
FabNewport in Newport Public Schools

FabNewport, the fabrication laboratory and technology center in the north end of the city, will be expanding its maker program into the city’s public schools in September. Jennifer Robinson, librarian…