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Daly City libraries report DCPLA-funded maker gear, expanded "library of things" and strong hotspot demand
Summary
Library staff reported DCPLA-funded purchases including a 3D printer and low-power laser cutter, pilot STEM kits and games, a new hiking backpack in the library of things, and high demand for hotspots and state park passes.
At the regular May 21 meeting, Daly City library staff described recent purchases paid for by the Daly City Public Library Associates (DCPLA) and usage trends for the system'wide "library of things." Trustees heard that DCPLA funds were allocated for a mobile maker kit (including a 3D printer and a low-power laser cutter), games and puzzles intended for circulation, and STEM kits for school programs.
Jayla Anderson said she had already used the 3D printer as a demo at a senior-center resource fair at Pacelli Gym, noting that many…
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