Megan Lotts wants people to think of libraries as places where they can connect with others and pursue nontraditional methods of learning through “makerspaces” – creative physical outposts where those with similar interests can collaborate, invent and tackle problems with hands-on learning.
Last fall, Megan Lotts hosted workshops at 20 academic libraries, such as Milner Library at Illinois State University, spreading her message about how a Lego playing station can enhance learning.