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Maker Lab 101

Maker Lab Equipment

2024-09-30 15:00:00 2024-09-30 16:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Lab 101 Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Monday, September 30
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-30 15:00:00 2024-09-30 16:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Lab 101 Learn Maker Lab basics and safety; certificate required before registration. Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Main Library

Room 211: Recording Studio

Learn Maker Lab basics and safety; certificate required before registration.

Maker Lab 101 is a foundational class that must be completed before you can use the Maker Lab equipment on your own. Below are the steps:

  1. Register for Maker Lab 101.
  2. Check your email for the online training link and complete the training.
    This link will be sent to you after your registration.

  3. Obtain your certificate after completing the online training and bring it to your Maker Lab 101 in-person training.
    Make sure to either print the certificate or have a digital version ready to show.

After completing "Maker Lab 101," you can sign up for "Open Lab" and use the equipment independently.
To sign up for "Open Lab," visit our website or speak with a staff member

 

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 Closed

About the library

The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Wed, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Mon, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Mon, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 207 & 208: Maker Activity A & B