Maker Space at The Public Library of Cincinnati

Has anyone ever lamented the fact that there is no Netflix of 3D printers? They have? Awesome because now The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County has them covered with the library's new Maker Space.
What is a Maker Space you ask? Before last weekend I wouldn't have been able to tell you because I didn't know either. But now I can say that a Maker Space is a shared workspace where people create whatever they can dream up. Vinyl printers and cutters, laser cutters, 3D printers and many other amazing things.
The beauty of the space is you can try your hand at some of the newest technology without having to rent or buy it yourself. All that is required is you pay for whatever consumables are used for your project. The future is here people, get in on the ground floor and learn how to use this stuff.

Can you picture how this is all going to work?
I can and my head is exploding with possibilities.
I'll run you through a scenario real quick.
First design your project on powerful multimedia computers. Don't worry about the Russians stealing your ideas, these are not connected to the internets.
next you'll print your bumper stickers (for example) on the vinyl printer/cutter.
You'll create fantastic Easter Eggs or Christmas ornaments, or golf balls or anything else that is round-ish.


Then you'll take your creation to the photobooth and use the library's pro level camera to take an ad worthy picture.

I didn't create this, its my iPhone case
Pretty crazy right? The button makers were popular with the kids but I already have ideas for what I can do with them.


I have one more thought for you to ponder. The maker revolution may turn out like the web revolution. The people making the money could be the ones selling the digital designs to create the 3D objects, not the actual people creating 3D objects.
Live and learn.
But that shouldn't stop you from striking while the iron is hot and creating everything you can dream up.
A couple of the heavy hitters in blogging, Cincy Whimsey, Adventure Mom, Lucrecer Braxton and last but not least everyone's favorite girlfriend Debba.
Everything was digital but for the cookies, they were still old school analog!
The Maker Space is open to anyone and everyone during library hours. If you need help or require a bunch of time on a machine you should call ahead and reserve a station at Maker Space.
Have fun!
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