John Barbrook

What is a Library of Things?

A Library of Things is a membership-based borrowing library for all sorts of things. We’re attempting to collect items from a broad range of categories so that people can borrow them at a low price, every now and then, rather than paying full retail price for an item that will gather dust. This premise reduces production and end-of-life waste and provides low-cost access to items that can make our lives better – whether its caring for our homes and gardens or…

Code Clubs are free and open to all school-aged young people. They are fun and supportive places where young people learn coding at their own pace in a way that works for them.

Starting on November 16th and running every 3rd Sunday, regular code clubs will begin at Lancaster University Library. Join in the fun (And coding!)

https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/gb/lancaster/lancaster-lancaster-university

It is getting closer to Christmas and this year’s hot present is. A 3D Printer! Children want to print amazing toys, parents want children to learn STEM skills. It is a match made in heaven.

At Lancaster and Morecambe Makers we have been asked many questions about which to buy. Here is some hopefully useful advice!

Should I buy a second-hand printer?

Online marketplaces such as Facebook and eBay have had a recent influx of temptingly cheap 3D printers, often 60-70 pounds and…