Nurturing Innovation and Self-Reliance in Children at the Lithuanian National Library

Abstract

This study examines the DIY makerspace at the National Library of Lithuania through staff interviews and activity observations. The results show that the makerspace supports children’s creativity, autonomy, and practical skills through maker-centred, social constructivist learning. Furthermore, it emphasizes fostering children’s identities as makers, reinforces family and social bonds through social interactions and embodies the cultural tradition of self-reliance, a heritage of Lithuanian society.