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MAKERSPACE INFORMATION

Hours

The Makerspace is open and staffed during normal library hours and is available to all library patrons.

Fees

Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Loan Periods, Fines and Fees Policy.

Loan Periods, Fines and Fees Policy

Questions

For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.

Fabrication Policy

MAKERSPACE INFORMATION

The Makerspace is open and staffed during normal library hours and is available to all library patrons.
Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Lending and Fees Policy.
For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.

MAKERSPACE EVENTS

Creation Station - 3D Printed Bookmarks

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Learn the basics of 3D design by using Tinkercad to create your own bookmark! These will be 3D printed in the Makerspace to be picked up later.

Curiosity Club - Lego Club

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!

Curiosity Club - Color Changing Flowers

Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Observe how plants absorb water through their stems in this eye-catching science experiment. Then make a nature-inspired bookmark!

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Pendulum Painting

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Construct a Paint Pendulum and explore the physics of motion, specifically focusing on pendulum motion and the forces that affect it, while also creating unique artwork.

Tinker Teens - Marble Roller Coasters

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

Put your engineering skills to the test and build a marble roller coaster! Use loops, drops, and twists to create the ultimate ride and see how fast you can get a marble to race down your track.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Pendulum Painting

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Construct a Paint Pendulum and explore the physics of motion, specifically focusing on pendulum motion and the forces that affect it, while also creating unique artwork.

Registration opens Saturday, May 31 2025 at 10:00am

Curiosity Club - Bee Hotels

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Use simple supplies to build a hotel for bees and help our pollinators!

Curiosity Club - Mason Jar Lanterns

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Transform a simple mason jar into a beautiful and functional lantern.

Practical Making - Faux Stained Glass

Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Design and paint a faux stained glass suncatcher! Create your suncatcher at the class, then pick up your dried creation the next day.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am

Tinker Teens

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities that encourage collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 10:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Practical Making

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Explore your creativity and craft with the library! Check back for more details about this month's craft!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am

Creation Station

Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!

Registration opens Sunday, July 20 2025 at 10:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities that encourage collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 10:00am

Curiosity Club

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 9:00am

Tinker Teens

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Curiosity Club

Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Practical Making

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Room

Explore your creativity and craft with the library! Check back for more details about this month's craft!