The Daily Herald featured an article about applying for the next Maker-in-Residence for the summer of 2026. Applications are due Sunday, January 25, 2026. Written by Russell Lissau.
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About Our Past Makers-in-Residence
The library’s annual Maker-in-Residence program is an opportunity for local creatives to teach their craft to our members and to create a piece of art for the library. This program is generously funded by the Foundation for Indian Trails Public Library. Learn more about our previous Makers below.
The Community Impact of Makerspaces
Learn about how makerspaces positively impact the community and have become integral spaces that serve a variety of different makers and learners. This article was published in the ILA Reporter, Volume XLIII, Issue 1. Liz Poppenhouse, Digital & Maker Services Manager, co-wrote this article.
Library Makerspaces help
Over 50% of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions are cutting back on spending and save more in 2025. This Chicago Sun-Times opinion article mentions ITPLD’s Launch Pad Makerspace.
Meet a Maker: Aiswarya Devi
This month we are featuring Aiswarya Devi. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
Artists can apply to be library’s next maker-in-residence
The Daily Herald featured an article about applying for the next Maker-in-Residence for the summer of 2025. Applications are due January 26, 2025. Written by Russell Lissau.
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Meet a Maker: Lee
This month we are featuring Lee. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
Meet our 2024 Maker in Residence Shannon Lee
Welcome to our second Maker-in-Residence, Shannon Lee, who will be teaching and working in the Launch Pad this summer.
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Meet a Maker: Kade and Lilah
This month we are featuring Kade and Lilah. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.
Meet a Maker: Rachel
This month we are featuring Rachel. The library is highlighting members of our community who use the Launch Pad to create artisan crafts.