Library Makers: Growing A Community for Lifelong Learners and Leaders is an initiative designed to share resources and learnings about how library makerspaces have and will continue to shift their services and programming post-pandemic. Supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), this project prioritizes diverse and inclusive community building, both within the professional community itself and for the libraries they serve. Rockman et al Cooperative (REA) is serving as the project’s external evaluator.
This blog article summarizes discussion and activities from Library Maker’s first ever face-face leadership retreat held at Pikes Peak Library in Colorado Springs, on September 19-20, 2025. This meeting marked an important moment in the community’s continued evolution. The meeting focused on strategic planning and collective visioning to explore the long-term sustainability of the Library Maker’s community.