Welcome to Little Makers! The toolkit and curated set of resources aim to provide library educators with evidence, examples, and excitement for how they can facilitate maker-centered learning for children, ages 2 to 6, in any library setting.

Based on the successful Little Makers program at New Hampshire’s Keene Public Library, we’ve gleaned insight into running both in-person and virtual maker programming, with parents and caregivers playing a key role. We explore why making and tinkering are essential to early childhood development, how to approach program planning, facilitation techniques, and reflection tools.