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Open Maker Lab

Using Maker Lab Equipment

Open Lab is the second course in the Maker Lab education program. You can take it after you complete Maker Lab 101.

Open Maker Lab

1. Complete Maker Lab 101:

• Before you can use the Maker Lab equipment independently, you must first complete the Maker Lab 101 course. This course is a requirement to learn how to safely and effectively use the equipment.

2. Get Certified:

• After finishing Maker Lab 101, you will receive a certification. This certification is necessary to access the Open Maker Lab.

3. Register for Open Maker Lab:

• Once you are certified, you can register for the Open Maker Lab. This allows you to start using the Maker Lab equipment on your own.
• Please, register for only one classes at a time.

4. Reserve Equipment:

• Each piece of equipment in the Maker Lab must be reserved individually. When you register, you are essentially reserving a slot for a specific piece of equipment.

5. Understand Reservation Slots:

• The reservation system shows 9 slots, but this actually means there are 9 different pieces of equipment available for reservation. Only one person can reserve each piece of equipment at a time.
  If someone else tries to reserve the same equipment as you, they will be notified and can choose another time or piece of equipment.

6. Confirm Attendance

• You must confirm your attendance at least two days before the class by emailing maker@rockfordpubliclibrary.org. If you do not confirm, you will be dropped from the course.

7. Start Creating:

• With your reservation confirmed, you can now use the Maker Lab equipment to work on your projects in a supportive and creative environment.

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