Open Maker Lab
Using Maker Lab Equipment
Friday, September 13
11:00am - 1:00pm
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2024-09-13 11:00:00
2024-09-13 13:00:00
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Open Maker Lab
Open Lab is the second course in the Maker Lab education program. You can take it after you complete Maker Lab 101.
Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio
Main Library
Room 211: Recording StudioOpen Lab is the second course in the Maker Lab education program. You can take it after you complete Maker Lab 101.
Open Maker Lab
- 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.
- Get Certified:
- After finishing Maker Lab 101, you will receive a certification. This certification is necessary to access the Open Maker Lab.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
TAGS: | Technology | Maker | Entrepreneurship | Employability |
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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!
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