Microsoft donates $120,000 to help bring makerspace to Cheyenne library
CHEYENNE – A new place to create, experiment and build practical skills is coming to the library in Cheyenne, supported by a $120,000 donation from Microsoft to the Laramie County Library Foundation. The gift will help equip and furnish a new makerspace at Laramie County Library System’s main branch. A makerspace brings people together to explore tools, technologies and materials with guidance from knowledgeable staff. The Cheyenne makerspace will serve residents trying a new interest, entrepreneurs developing prototypes, and learners gaining experience that can support their education, careers and creative pursuits. “Library makerspaces give people access to tools and opportunities they may not otherwise have a chance to explore,” said Antonia Gaona, LCLS executive director and county librarian, in a news release. “They are places where ideas hatch, prototypes take shape, self-sufficiency is built and people learn from one another. We’re delighted that Microsoft is helping bring these possibilities to Cheyenne.” The project responds to priorities identified in LCLS’s 2025-2030 strategic plan, shaped by input from nearly 500 people across Laramie County. The plan calls for reimagining library spaces to support content creation, learning and personal growth. Planning for the makerspace is underway, with space plans, equipment needs and furnishings
