S03E01 – Makerspaces

In this episode, we embrace the Maker movement! We take you to the Edmonton Public Library’s downtown Makerspace, and then we speak with Holly Arnason about the many ways in which accessibility is built into the design and evolution of the environment. We also talk with Kim Martin about the Makerbus project in London, Ontario.

Show Notes

In this episode, we embrace the Maker movement! Our newest host, Julia Guy, takes her first trip into the Edmonton Public Library's downtown Makerspace, and then we speak with Associate Manager Holly Arnason about the many ways in which accessibility is built into the design and evolution of the environment. We round out the episode as our new reporter, Hongyi, talks with Kim Martin about the Makerbus project in London, Ontario.

It's a jam-packed first episode for the 2018-2019 season, and we feature music by conjvr conjvr.bandcamp.com/), which was created in the Edmonton Public Library's Makerspace!

Episode links:
- Edmonton Public Library's Makerspace: www.epl.ca/browse_program/makerspace/
- The London, Ontario Makerbus Project: makerbus.blog/tag/london-ontario/

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