Clay County (Clay County Public Library System)

Clay County Public Library System in Florida will reimagine its four makerspaces to address COVID-19 disruptions that affected participation in community events, study groups, college preparation, and the workforce. With dedicated personnel, these formerly self-directed creation spaces will be better positioned to help families, teens, and students navigate tools for 3-D printing, making art, podcasting, and converting digital/audio materials. The rooms will benefit those reentering the workforce, starting a new business, working on school projects, or collaborating with other makers in the community. The project will promote the library’s free tools and safe spaces that support community engagement and dialog to foster pandemic recovery.