Event Registration - Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
From Maker to Market: supporting next steps for entrepreneurial makers Competency: Programming and Innovation 04/29/26 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Makerspaces and Maker programs are enhanced services offered in many library settings. See a way to take makerspace offerings to the next level like Pflugerville Public Library. Maker Markets provide an avenue where libraries can expand support to non-traditional small businesses and encourage next steps for entrepreneurial makers. For makers this provides the experience of bringing their creations to market with a low barrier for entry. As simply as providing time and space for local makers to have the opportunity to sell their wares and share their creativity with the public. To broader community partnerships that provide further business skill building. Whether you already have an active makerspace or just want to support local makers, this webinar will provide an example of a successful library program.
Learning Objectives:
Identify local makers or makerspace users who are positioned to sell their products or are already on that path and key strategies for expanding makerspace offerings.
Create and promote events like Maker Markets to foster community involvement and support local artisans, encouraging collaboration between the library and entrepreneurial makers.
Analyze and address barriers that prevent community members from accessing technology and resources in makerspaces, ensuring inclusivity in offerings.
Margaret Miller is an Adult Services Librarian at Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville, TX, has worked in public libraries since 2005. Currently overseeing maker trainings, lab hours and other library programming including pet-friendly offerings, author events and maker markets. As a member of the Texas Library Association, she presented topics from tech to programming while filling officer positions on the Programming for Adults Round Table and Innovation and Technology Round Table. With the American Library Association, as a member of the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table, has served the Libcomix Online committee and the Best Graphic Novels for Adults list committee.
Margaret Miller is an Adult Services Librarian at Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville, TX, has worked in public libraries since 2005. Currently overseeing maker trainings, lab hours and other library programming including pet-friendly offerings, author events and maker markets. As a member of the Texas Library Association, she presented topics from tech to programming while filling officer positions on the Programming for Adults Round Table and Innovation and Technology Round Table. With the American Library Association, as a member of the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table, has served the Libcomix Online committee and the Best Graphic Novels for Adults list committee.