Twenty-one Idaho libraries now have been equipped with 3D printers, thanks to funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and more than two dozen Idaho librarians gathered in Boise this week to learn how to operate, maintain and troubleshoot the high-tech devices. They’re part of the Idaho Commission for Libraries’ “Make it at the Library” project, which is aimed at creating programming for tweens and teens that encourages the use of new technologies and tools, with a “STEAM” focus, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

In this photo, Linda Mecham, left, from the Jerome Public Library, Morgan Gariepy of the East Bonner County District Library, center, and Fiona May of the Caldwell Public Library, right, work with the new machines. The “Make it at the Library” workshop this week was led by Nick Raymond, special projects engineer at Maker Media, and  Adam Day, automation and technology services department head at the Twin Falls Public Library.