MiY Makerspace

Bring Your Ideas to MiY

Make It Yourself (MiY) gives residents of all ages access to tools, techniques and hands-on learning experiences that will spark their imaginations and enrich their lives. A particular focus will be given to young people, with the goal of inspiring/nurturing their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM education is increasingly important as students prepare for careers in our 21st century, technology-dependent, global economy. Looking at global technology trends, these learning and "making" experiences are going to be vital for current and future generations.

 

Maker Movement Infographic

MiY provides a variety of opportunities for the public to learn new skills, cultivate and prototype new ideas, as well as collaborate with others to create things :

Weekly makerspace open hours Thurs 2:30-4:30pm (and by appointment) when visitors can freely use the space to access information, tools and resources to learn or work projects.

Our annual "Summer of MAKE" intiative which provides children and teens with a stimulating and experience rich environment making STEM based projects and builds.

Monthly and bi-monthly instructor led activities for children, teens and adults

Large-scale family-friendly events such as Art-tronics, Cardboard Challenge, New Jersey Makers Day and our Mini Maker Exhibition

Use of our makerspace, by appointment, for individuals and groups (including meetings, demonstrations and tours)

Piscataway Library has always been a destination for consuming content. Now the library is a place you can go to create, too!

For more information about our MiY makerspace, please contact Doug Baldwin, Head of Technology at dbaldwin@piscatawaylibrary.org

 

DISCOVER: Sewing

 

 

All (DISCOVER: Sewing) classes are postponed until further notice.  

 

Makerspace

DISCOVER: Sewing 1 (Registration Form)

Welcome! Join fellow beginners and learn how to sew. Classes are small and tailored to student needs. DISCOVER: Sewing is an adult Makerspace workshop.  Classes are trimester long and are designed for continuing participation.  There is a limit to (4) students per session to ensure hands on training.  Classes are held in FALL (September - December), WINTER (January through April), SPRING (May through August).  SPRING registration has been postponed until further notice.

 

All events scheduled to take place at either Library location are cancelled through May 16, 2020.

 

The following area available in our MiY Makerspace for use during our open hours :

The following are additional resources available upon request for use in our MiY Makerspace :

  • Soldering irons
  • Japanese hand saws
  • Miter saws
  • Portable table saws
  • Hand tools (hammers, mallots, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc)
  • Power drill
  • Arduino boards and kits
  • Heat press
  • Laptops