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: - Expert Speakers: Learn from makerspace professionals about the latest trends and best practices in makerspace development. - Networking: Connect with other Library professionals, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations. - 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: - How to start or expand your Library's makerspace - Develop engaging makerspace programming for Library users of all ages - Network with peers and makerspace experts - 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@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