Intergenerationally Accessible Makerspaces

When envisioning a high-tech makerspace, you might first think about younger customers; however, since opening in December 2021, Carroll County Public Library’s Exploration Commons at 50 East has created a place of learning and sharing that knows no age limit. From programs designed for seniors, resources for entrepreneurs, and opportunities for volunteering, Exploration Commons provides a center for intergenerational knowledge exchange where our community’s senior population thrives.

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Information Technology and Libraries
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2025-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.5860/ital.v44i1.17385
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Technology Use by Older Adults
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Intergenerationally Accessible Makerspaces

Ian Trawinski, Lisa Picker, Andrea Berstler
Information Technology and Libraries
Technology Use by Older Adults
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Intergenerationally Accessible Makerspaces

Ian Trawinski, Lisa Picker, Andrea Berstler
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Abstract

When envisioning a high-tech makerspace, you might first think about younger customers; however, since opening in December 2021, Carroll County Public Library’s Exploration Commons at 50 East has created a place of learning and sharing that knows no age limit. From programs designed for seniors, resources for entrepreneurs, and opportunities for volunteering, Exploration Commons provides a center for intergenerational knowledge exchange where our community’s senior population thrives.

Information Technology and LibrariesVol. 44(1)
Carroll Hospital (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
Technology Use by Older Adults
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