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Maker Lab 101

Maker Lab Equipment

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

Maker Lab 101 is an essential introductory class required for anyone who wants to use the Maker Lab equipment independently. You only need to sign up for one Maker Lab 101 session per piece of equipment.

After completing Maker Lab 101, you’ll be eligible to register for Open Lab, where you can work on your own projects using the lab's equipment.

Due to high demand, you must confirm your appointment at least two days in advance. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your class. Please confirm by emailing maker@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.

Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, Dec 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 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, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time