[dms-discuss] Fwd: Davis Library Makerspace

Edward Bennett edwardbennettca at gmail.com
Thu Mar 18 14:39:49 UTC 2021


All,

I'm in the same situation as Emma; the distance works against errands and
obligations I have here in Davis before and after 3:30.

Looking forward to meeting everyone all over again, but maybe not in Rancho
Cordova!

Best,

Edward

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Edward A. Bennett
919.519.5307
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On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 7:35 AM Emily Schleiner <cordial.emily at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I somehow didn't understand that the show room is out in Rancho Cordova.
> Sorry about that. I don't think I can take that much time off work to drive
> out there and back today unfortunately. James, is that anywhere near you?
> Do you think you could take a look with the library?
>
> It sounds like the library needs to know if we want mostly wood or metal
> surfaces for furniture. Anyone have an opinion on that? Lucas? Britney?
>
> If y'all can get back on the wood vs. metal surfaces that would be helpful.
>
> Thanks!
> Emily
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 17, 2021, 8:25 PM Emily Schleiner <cordial.emily at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello Crista, Davis Public Library folks and Davis Makerspace community,
>>
>> Yes, I can come look at the furniture time tomorrow, probably at 3:30pm.
>> Will this be at the Davis Public Library?
>>
>> Also, Edward, will you be available? Anyone else? Jax? Britney? Logan?
>> Roland? Braden? Rob and Julie, sorry you can't make it!
>>
>> I haven't had a chance to look through or think about any of this since
>> last year, so it'll be interesting to encounter all of it again.
>>
>> Crista is there a limit on how many of us should be there?
>>
>> Looking forward to discussing furnishings,
>>
>> Emily
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 12, 2021, 8:25 AM Anne-Marie Schleiner <walabi55 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi hope everyone is doing well through these challenging times!
>>>
>>> I wont spam much about this I promise since its not related to
>>> Makerspace  but FYI our startup Green Science Games is looking for
>>> playtesters of our sustainable gardening game app  and our trial investment
>>> campaign webpage.  We are also offering discounts to early investors from
>>> among friends should that be of interest to anyone. (almost like a
>>> kickstarter campaign...)
>>> Cheers,
>>> Anne-Marie
>>>  Here is some more about us:
>>> https://www.greensciencegames.com
>>>
>>> Green Science Games
>>>
>>> Founded in 2019, Green Science Games creates educational content that
>>> helps children explore topics in science. We offer engaging learning
>>> opportunities through video games, converging the latest in green and
>>> sustainable scientific advancements with innovative social game mechanics
>>> and creative tools. Our company brings together the talents and expertise
>>> of scientists, game developers, educators, musicians, and artists in order
>>> to offer joyful learning experiences to children and their families.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 3:04 PM Emily Schleiner <cordial.emily at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hey all,
>>>>
>>>> Got this email from Crista at the Public Library, and aside from being
>>>> a bit discombobulated from this past year, ... I basically I feel a renewed
>>>> enthusiasm to commencing meetings, volunteering, and whatever else I'm able
>>>> to do to help lift Davis Makerspace into a sustainable situation.
>>>>
>>>> How's everyone else doing? Y'all ok? Want to meet up at some point
>>>> soon? Meet up with Crista to see what the library has in store for Davis
>>>> Makerspace?
>>>>
>>>> Emily
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>>> From: Crista Cannariato <Crista.Cannariato at yolocounty.org>
>>>> Date: Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 12:55 PM
>>>> Subject: Davis Library Makerspace
>>>> To: alan.gamage at gmail.com <alan.gamage at gmail.com>, Roland Synnestvedt <
>>>> rsynnest at gmail.com>, cordial.emily at gmail.com <cordial.emily at gmail.com>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi there!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I hope this email finds you safe and healthy! It’s hard to believe it’s
>>>> been about a year since we last talked. I wanted to get in touch as the
>>>> library is moving forward again with the makerspace project. I know it’s
>>>> been a long time and circumstances change, so if you are no longer
>>>> interested in or able to work with the Davis Library on a makerspace,
>>>> please direct me to someone who might be.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> We have a project lead from our General Services department of the
>>>> county who is working on the room plans and we are working with Campbell
>>>> Keller to look at furnishings and fixtures for the room. We are planning a
>>>> visit to their educational showroom in Rancho Cordova next week to look at
>>>> some of the design options they can offer. Given that you all have the
>>>> expertise with the equipment, we were hoping that one of you might be able
>>>> to join us at the showroom, or if not, at least provide some guidance for
>>>> us on what to look for before we go.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have attached a spreadsheet with links to the items they showed us in
>>>> a virtual tour of the showroom. I know it’s a lot to weed through. If you
>>>> don’t have time to click on every link, the brands we are particularly
>>>> interested in are Diversified Woodcrafts, Fleetwood, Palmer Hamilton, and
>>>> Haskell. One particular question we had was: is wood best for all the
>>>> surfaces or do you need a different material for some of the tools that
>>>> people might be working with?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Looking forward to hearing from you.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>>
>>>> Crista
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *Crista Cannariato* *(she/her/hers)*
>>>>
>>>> Library Regional Supervisor, West Yolo region
>>>>
>>>> Yolo County Library
>>>>
>>>> Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch
>>>>
>>>> 315 E. 14th St. | Davis, CA 95616
>>>>
>>>> E: crista.cannariato at yolocounty.org | P: (530) 757-5587
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> input | intellection | relator | ideation | connectedness
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> more information, please visit: www.yochadehe.org
>>>> <http://www.yochadehe.org>. *
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> "The player’s power lies in creation, change, and modification of the
>>> game."- Anne-Marie Schleiner
>>> *The Player's Power to Change the Game: Ludic Mutation* :
>>> http://en.aup.nl/books/9789089647726-the-player-s-power-to-change-the-game.html
>>> Contents and Introduction:
>>> http://en.aup.nl/download/9789048525645%20Look%20Inside.pdf
>>>
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