Makerspaces are being established in Swedish public libraries. They are places for creative activities and learning. Makerspaces aim to bring people together around a common interest in a community of sharing tools and knowledge. This thesis aims to highlight different perceptions from staff at seven public libraries that have established makerspace activities. Based on qualitative interviews an analysis is carried out using the place-centered model Library as place, by Kawamoto and Koizumi (2023). This study high-lights the interaction between traditional library functions and newer makerspace activities. Makerspaces are not perceived as a new trend and the respondents describe that their activities strengthen reading promotion activities, digital education and various creative efforts at public libraries. The respondents show that library makerspaces are able to attract a large part of the population and that there is a low threshold for participation in the activities. The staff is one of the decisive factors for the success of the makerspace activities and the staff is using an iterative process in content creation. The changing role of public libraries in society leads to a development of both functions and services. This, in turn, is leading to a discussion about the role of the staff in this change. All respondents believe that makerspaces have an evident place in the public library of the future. The study points to the fact that the library as a place needs a staff who can create bridges between library mission, strategies and the wishes of the target group.