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The study was conducted based on a business report of the Intermunicipal public library Žalec and its internal material for the Municipal library Prebold. Methods of quantitative descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were used. In the research, library roles for users' needs in a local environment and library's success in doing this were reviewed; implementation dynamics of library's frequent and periodic activities was presented for a period of six years (2014-2019). We presented Prebold public library in a local environment, its activities and their planning, as well as individual activities from the viewpoint that they are thematically connected with library roles; overview of library activities according to target active and passive user groups; selfevaluation through number of participants and frequency of library activities. Our analysis revealed library's success in implementing activities for achieving development of library roles. Results show continuity of some and increase of using other library activities and services. Librarian activities are categorized into individual thematic projects. Research results can be used as a basis for strategic planning of library activities with respect to which library roles to develop in a public library according to interests and needs in a local environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Makerspace is a place where library users can try out and use equipment, devices and tools for various purposes free of charge. This service has become very common in public libraries around the world in the last decade, while in Slovenia there are currently only two public libraries that have experience in developing makerspaces. The paper provides an overview of the development of makerspaces, their purpose and position in public libraries. It also presents some examples of successful makerspaces in public libraries. Special attention is given to service planning of makerspaces and the elements that are critical to their successful operation. Three groups of stakeholders involved in makerspace planning are presented - users, local community, staff and volunteers. Along with recommendations for physical space and equipment in makerspaces, we present a list of equipment with appropriate devices, tools and materials that covers the most common activities in makerspaces. This is the first paper on makerspaces in Slovenia that comprehensively addresses this service in public libraries. It can serve as a starting point for reflection both before the decision to set up a makerspace and in the process of planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]