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Open Maker Lab

Using Maker Lab Equipment
2024-09-27 11:00:00 2024-09-27 13:00:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Lab Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Friday, September 27
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-27 11:00:00 2024-09-27 13:00:00 America/Chicago 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 Studio

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.
  1. Get Certified:
  • After finishing Maker Lab 101, you will receive a certification. This certification is necessary to access the Open Maker Lab.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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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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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Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5
Musical Munchkins
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Event Space
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.
Local History 101: The Crusader
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 
RPL Sewing Group
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These reusable gift bags are made from one piece of fabric!
Babes and Books
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.
We are Hooked
Wed, Oct 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Love to crochet? So do we! Bring in your UFO stands for "unfinished object". It's a term used to describe a project that has been temporarily or permanently abandoned.
Everything’s Fine...Exhibit
Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch and Learn
Coffee with Jean: A Local History Talk
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL as a featured speaker!
Painting on The Veranda
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Terrace
An afternoon of creativity, fellowship, and relaxation as we gather for Painting on the Veranda
Preschool Power Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5
Spooky! Button Making
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make some seasonally spooky buttons to adorn yourself and your stuff!
Getting To Know Your Machine
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Learn how to use the library's sewing machines in this introductory class. Space is limited; registration suggested
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