[Michlib-l] GOLMCON (Guild of Library Makers Conference) - Friday, September 14, 2025

[Michael McEvoy]

Join Us for The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025)

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE RELEASED

Matt Grayvin, lead organizer of GOLM, will kick things off with a welcome
and introduction. The day includes three breakout sessions, lunch
generously provided by Pita Way, and a keynote address by Juliane Morian,
Director of Rochester Hills Public Library. After the keynote, we’ll host a
panel discussion on funding your makerspace, followed by closing remarks to
wrap up the day.

The full presenter schedule with session titles, times, and room locations
is listed below. The conference will be held at Rochester Hills Public
Library: 500 Olde Towne Rd Rochester, Mi 48307


GOLMCON 2025

Friday, 9/12/25

9:00am - 9:45am

Welcome and Introduction

10:00am - 10:45am

Breakout Session 1

10:45am - 11:00am

Small break 1

11:00am - 11:45am

Breakout Session 2

11:45am - 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Breakout Session 3

1:45pm - 2:00pm

Small break 2

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Keynote

2:45pm - 3:00pm

Small break 3

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Funding Panel

3:30pm - 3:45pm

Conference Wrap-Up


Presenter

Session Title

Breakout Block

Room

Rae Stoloff

Makerspaces and Programming: how to create and support programming with a
makerspace.

10:00am - 10:45am

MPR

Michael McEvoy

Safety Considerations for your Makerspace

10:00am - 10:45am

Conference Room A

Adam Pecar

3D Printing: A Layered Introduction

10:00am - 10:45am

Conference Room B

Jeff Jimison

Retro Redux: Strategies for Digitizing Vintage Media

11:00am - 11:45am

MPR

Krista Ghazar

Cricut for libraries and makerspaces

11:00am - 11:45am

Conference Room A

Rae Stoloff

Textiles! Textiles! Textiles!: How to bring the textile arts to your
makerspace.

11:00am - 11:45am

Conference Room B

Chris Potts

Laser Engraving

1:00pm - 1:45pm

MPR

Mary Robinsion

Making Space for Everyone: Accessibility in Library Makerspaces

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Conference Room A

Eric Berling

Taking Your Making to Students: Connecting Classrooms to your Makerspace

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Conference Room B

GOLMCON 2025 Flyer
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xiPa60SMiP__JxeD1kAT1GPwdSaqzmNz/view?usp=drive_link>

We are excited to invite you to The Guild of Library Makers Conference
(GOLMCON 2025), a unique opportunity to explore the evolving role of
makerspaces in modern Libraries and how they contribute to fostering
creativity, innovation, and community engagement.

Date: Friday 9/12/2025

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Doors open at 8:30am)

Schedule: To be released closer to event and sent to registrant’s email

Location: Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI
48307

Registration Deadline: Friday 8/1/2025

Cost: Free

This conference will bring together Library professionals and makers to
share insights, strategies, and success (and failure) stories about
incorporating makerspaces into Libraries. Whether you're looking to start a
makerspace at your library or enhance an existing one, this event will
provide the tools, ideas, and connections you need to succeed.
What to Expect:

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   Expert Speakers: Learn from makerspace professionals about the latest
   trends and best practices in makerspace development.
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   Networking: Connect with other Library professionals, share experiences,
   and explore potential collaborations.
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   Innovative Solutions: Discover new technologies, resources, and ideas
   that can transform your Library into a hub of creativity and learning.

How to Register:

To secure your spot at the conference, please complete the registration
form below:

Register for GOLMCON 2025 <https://forms.gle/jTqQ2nS75epR6rwj6>
Why Attend?

Attending this conference will provide you with valuable knowledge to:

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   How to start or expand your Library's makerspace
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   Develop engaging makerspace programming for Library users of all ages
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   Network with peers and makerspace experts
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   Stay ahead of the curve in Library innovation

We look forward to seeing you at The Guild of Library Makers Conference
(GOLMCON 2025) and hope you take advantage of this incredible opportunity
to enhance your skills and Library offerings!

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please feel
free to contact us at guildoflibrarymakers at gmail.com.

To aid in attendance, we have included a justification letter for
attendance here.
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FTA7Y5KrUF7kHCQfm4tF05kapfayqAASSuc_w6uQ5zk/edit?tab=t.0>


Matt Grayvin - GOLM Lead Organizer
Makerspace Manager - Rochester Hills Public Library


Join GOLM on our Discord at this website or QR code below:
https://discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf
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