Maker learning spaces in schools and public libraries are made real through the narratives of professional librarians around the world, comprising the collaborative activities, experiences, and perspectives of librarians as they have implemented makerspaces for students of all ages.• Provides inspirational examples of successful makerspaces in school and public libraries• Furnishes practical, immediately usable projects, assignments, and curricula• Offers needed examples of how to train maker librarians• Showcases working partnerships between school and public librarians in makerspace endeavors