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Maker Lab 101

Maker Lab Equipment

2024-12-14 13:00:00 2024-12-14 14:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Lab 101 Main Library -

Saturday, December 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-14 13:00:00 2024-12-14 14:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Lab 101 Learn Maker Lab basics and safety; certificate required before registration. Main Library -

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, Jan 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 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

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space

Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

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

Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Michael Padron Conference Room

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Mon, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Thu, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom

Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WREX Classroom

Sat, Feb 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room

Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Thu, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom