Library making space for creativity

Havens comes out of retirement to lead Farr Library program

  • Retired Aurora High School teacher Rod Havens recently joined the staff of the Aurora Library as the coordinator for the library’s new makerspace.
    Retired Aurora High School teacher Rod Havens recently joined the staff of the Aurora Library as the coordinator for the library’s new makerspace.

    As soon as Oct. 1 the Alice M. Farr Library in Aurora hopes to have its new makerspace up and running to give library patrons an outlet for their creative expression. The equipment and tools provided will encourage hands-on learning and creativity, and allow those who use the space to create unique items they can keep or give as gifts. Library director Laurel Marlatt said the makerspace is ma…