MakerSpace Instructors
Kate C.
Kate C. is the MakerSpace Coordinator. They teach general safety, laser cutter, 3d printer, and cricut, and they also run themed and general drop-in hours. When something breaks, it’s hard to get them to back down from trying to fix it. Ask them about knitting and spinning - you can often find them wearing something handmade and they spend most of their free time thinking about wool. Feel free to email them with any MakerSpace-related inquiries!
kcherian@minlib.net
Sam S.
Sam S. is the assistant director of Medford Public Library. She teaches General safety, 3D printing, and laser cutting. She is a good point person for your general Maker Space queries, donations, volunteering, and/or chaotic shenanigans. Sam enjoys messy projects and tinkering and is happy to help troubleshoot most problems though she doesn't claim to be an expert at anything but mess making.
ssednek@minlib.net // 781-475-5730
Nicole P.
Nicole P. is Head of Youth Services at the Medford Public Library. She runs our Teen Maker Nights and many, many crafty teen events. She loves staring at craft supplies until an idea comes to mind, so if you've got arts and craft block, she's who to reach out to! If you visited the library before construction, she is probably the reason you still have glitter on you.
nperrault@minlib.net
Sam D.
Sam D. is the senior children's librarian at the Medford Public Library. She handles everything "kid" in the Maker Space and is the best person to answer your kid-related making questions. Sam loves sewing and will happily gush about her current quilting project at the slightest provocation.
sdonahue@minlib.net
Molly D.
Molly D. is one of our Information Desk Librarians. If you've ever called the Library, there's a good chance you've spoken to her on the phone. She teaches the sewing classes and manages Makerspace reservations. Her passions include costuming, DIY clothing and jewelry, and creative mending.
mdunn@minlib.net
Peter H.
Peter H. is the custodian at Medford Public Library and he teaches General safety and 3D printing. He does a little bit of everything! If you need help with woodworking, painting, soldering, or other general crafts, be sure to send him an email!
phansen@minlib.net
Abi H.
Abi H. is one of the youth services librarians. She loves process crafts and finding fun new ways to explore with art. If you want to have a wild time, don't hesitate to reach out to Abi!
aharper@minlib.net
Maddi R.
Maddi R. is a youth services librarian. She runs lots of maker and craft events for both teens and kids, and loves finding ways to get creative with all kinds of craft supplies and tools, including the cutting machine and laser cutter. But if, like Maddi, visual art is your main jam, find her to learn how to use our iPads to draw with Procreate or make a stop motion movie!
mranieri@minlib.net
Tamar S.
Tamar is a children's librarian at the Medford Public Librar and loves doing craft projects with kids, especially ones that include fabric. If you have never touched a sewing machine before, she would be happy to get you started. She started sewing as a kid and never stopped!
tsiegel@minlib.net
MakerSpace Volunteers
Do you know how to make or fix things? Are you an expert on a specific tool or field? Do you like running classes, or just want to help us maintain the space? We love our volunteers, and we’d love to have you join us in making the MakerSpace the best community resource it can be! Send an email to kcherian@minlib.net to find out how you can get involved.