Booked & Blooming: Cricut Paper Flowers and Book Vases (Adults)
Booked & Blooming is a creative, hands-on adult library program that combines crafting, upcycling, and book-themed décor. Participants use a Cricut cutting machine to create realistic paper flowers, then design and assemble book vases made from repurposed or discarded books. The finished pieces can be used together as a unique floral display or enjoyed separately as home décor. The program Read More
Knot Your Average Art: Macramé & Beaded Wall Hangings (Teens)
Knot Your Average Art is a creative teen library program that introduces participants to the art of macramé while incorporating beads to create a modern wall hanging. Teens learn the basics of macramé, including common knots such as the lark’s head, square knot, and half hitch, before combining these techniques with wooden or decorative beads to personalize their designs. The Read More
Print Smarter: Advanced 3D Printing Setup & Finishing (Adults)
Print Smarter is an in-depth library workshop designed for users who already have basic experience with 3D printing and want to improve print quality, reliability, and efficiency. This program focuses on three key areas of successful 3D printing: print bed setup and model placement, slicer settings optimization, and post-print cleaning and finishing. Participants learn how to properly orient models on Read More
Laser Lab 101: Intro & Certification on the Boss Laser Cutter
Step into the world of digital fabrication with Laser Lab 101—a hands-on introductory workshop that teaches you the basics of using the Boss Laser Cutter for etching, engraving, and cutting, and includes the opportunity to earn your laser cutter certification for future independent use in the library’s makerspace. Designed for adults, this session covers: How laser cutting works: Understand the Read More
Design It! Introduction to TinkerCAD – Part 1
Get ready to explore the world of 3D design! In this beginner-friendly session, kids will be introduced to TinkerCAD, a fun and easy online tool for creating 3D models. Library staff will guide participants step-by-step through the TinkerCAD tutorials, teaching them how to move, rotate, resize, and combine shapes to make simple 3D creations. This program focuses on building comfort Read More
Laser Lab 101: Intro & Certification on the Boss Laser Cutter
Step into the world of digital fabrication with Laser Lab 101—a hands-on introductory workshop that teaches you the basics of using the Boss Laser Cutter for etching, engraving, and cutting, and includes the opportunity to earn your laser cutter certification for future independent use in the library’s makerspace. Designed for adults, this session covers: How laser cutting works: Understand the Read More
Educational Minecraft : Month of Coding
Welcome to the Educational Minecraft Month of Coding Each Wednesday of this month we will introduce a coding lesson where children will have to solve problems, achieve goals, and create outcomes using block coding. Notes: This program is for children 6+ and is dedicated to teaching skills and information using Minecraft. Children must be able to read and follow Read More
Design It! Introduction to TinkerCAD – Part 1
Get ready to explore the world of 3D design! In this beginner-friendly session, kids will be introduced to TinkerCAD, a fun and easy online tool for creating 3D models. Library staff will guide participants step-by-step through the TinkerCAD tutorials, teaching them how to move, rotate, resize, and combine shapes to make simple 3D creations. This program focuses on building comfort Read More
Print Smarter: Advanced 3D Printing Setup & Finishing (Adults)
Print Smarter is an in-depth library workshop designed for users who already have basic experience with 3D printing and want to improve print quality, reliability, and efficiency. This program focuses on three key areas of successful 3D printing: print bed setup and model placement, slicer settings optimization, and post-print cleaning and finishing. Participants learn how to properly orient models on Read More
Print Smarter: Advanced 3D Printing Setup & Finishing (Adults)
Print Smarter is an in-depth library workshop designed for users who already have basic experience with 3D printing and want to improve print quality, reliability, and efficiency. This program focuses on three key areas of successful 3D printing: print bed setup and model placement, slicer settings optimization, and post-print cleaning and finishing. Participants learn how to properly orient models on Read More