Public: Philadelphia's Maker Jawn Gets IMLS Grant

Abstract

In a move that will help the Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP) expand science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM)-based Maker space programming to multigenerational audiences, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on October 23 awarded a $500,000 National Leadership Grant to FLP in support of the library's Maker Jawn initiative. Launched in FLP's Kensington branch in spring 2013, Maker Jawn thus far has focused on developing and hosting STEAM-based Maker programming targeted at teens and middle schoolers.