The Medbery Makerspace opened in February 2024. It quickly became a popular service within the library. In the first semester, equipment and furniture were rearranged several times to create better flow once we saw how things were used. 6 months after being open we were tearing hole in the wall to expand into the next room. Now 2 years after opening we are finally removing the carpet and using this opportunity to rethink our layout once more. Through trial and error combined with keen observation, our space continues to improve. I’ll share the fun and pain we’ve experienced changing the space multiple times in a couple of years and what we’ve learned about flow in our makerspace.
