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Maker Lab 101

Maker Lab Equipment

2024-10-29 13:00:00 2024-10-29 14:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Lab 101 Main Library - Room 212: Media Studio

Tuesday, October 29
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-29 13:00:00 2024-10-29 14:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Lab 101 Learn Maker Lab basics and safety; certificate required before registration. Main Library - Room 212: Media Studio

Main Library

Room 212: Media Studio

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
We're closed Tuesday December 31 due to New Years
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Years
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(New Years)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Years)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time