Activities
Activities
in make-a-thek
Activities translate the space into shared experiences, workshops and learning formats. They help users explore tools, materials, repair, making and circular practices through accessible and meaningful participation.
Beginner
Start with simple, low-barrier activities that do not require previous experience. Focus on first engagement, confidence building and accessible participation.
Intermediate
Develop recurring formats, clearer instructions and activity documentation. Build continuity through workshop series, peer learning and collaboration with local experts.
Advanced
Establish a diverse and sustainable programme shaped with the community. Activities generate shared knowledge, support autonomous participation and contribute to the library’s long-term identity and impact.
Starting Circular Practices
A practical guide to introduce reuse, repair, material care, and circular habits into your make-a-thek activities.
How to use this resource: Use this resource to introduce circularity through small, practical actions. It can help you start with reuse, repair, material care and low-waste activities, even if your library does not yet have a full circular strategy.
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Analogue Activity Ideas
Examples and simple activities using analogue tools, craft techniques, and accessible materials.
How to use this resource: Use this resource to design simple activities based on analogue tools, craft techniques and accessible materials. It can support first workshops, low-threshold activities or community sessions that do not require digital machines.
Digital Activity Ideas
Examples and simple activities using digital tools, machines, and creative technologies.
How to use this resource: Use this resource to design simple activities using digital tools, machines and creative technologies. It can help staff and facilitators introduce users to digital fabrication, textile experimentation, soft circuits or machine-based making.
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