SMITHworks has been reopened at our newly renovated library located at 440 First St. in Menasha.
Checkout the new SMITHworks website at: smithworksmenasha.org to learn about the resources we offer and what to expect when you visit.
- CREATE something unique
- EXPLORE your interests & hobbies
- LEARN through play and experimentation
SMITHworks is the interest-driven creator space at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library. With this space, we are taking the next step in our mission to support lifelong learning by creating an environment for our community to engage in hands-on learning. Learning efforts are supported by: library staff, subject experts from our community, and the library’s collection of books, videos, and databases.
Research has shown that actively producing, creating, experimenting, and designing creates positive learning outcomes and allows users to make meaningful contributions to today’s rapidly changing workforce. This shared space offers unprecedented opportunities for community members to share interests and contribute to a common purpose. Better understanding of our community and ourselves can be found through intergenerational programming and exploration.
Our space seeks to both inspire and showcase the creative talents of our community members as well as help them develop the skills needed to achieve their goals. Our inventory includes a wide variety of tools and technologies to spark the imagination of anyone coming into the space.
