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Open Maker Lab

Using Maker Lab Equipment

2025-03-28 11:00:00 2025-03-28 13:00:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Lab Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Friday, March 28
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-28 11:00:00 2025-03-28 13:00:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Lab Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified. Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Main Library

Room 211: Recording Studio

Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.

Open Maker Lab is the next step for those who have completed Maker Lab 101 and are eager to start using the Maker Lab equipment independently. This course provides participants with hands-on access to the tools and resources they have been trained on, allowing them to bring their creative projects to life. Prior to registration, you must have obtained the required Maker Lab certificate and successfully completed Maker Lab 101. The Open Maker Lab offers a supportive environment for experimentation, innovation, and skill enhancement. Join us to turn your ideas into reality and further your Maker Lab experience!

*Each piece of Maker Lab equipment can be reserved individually. Although the reservation system shows a capacity of 9 attendees, this actually represents one reservation slot for each piece of Maker Lab equipment available. Equipment is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If two customers attempt to reserve the same piece of equipment, the second customer will be notified and given the opportunity to register for another available slot on a different day.


 
 

Main Library

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

Hours
Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 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, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Pop-Up Event: Celebrate Before You Leave—a book on suicide awareness. Live reading, snacks, merch, and a conversation of hope and healing.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
GAME ON! Experienced gamers and newbies alike are welcome for a casual night of video games and making new friends. For ages 10 to 13.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Come make everlasting bouquets out of pipe cleaners! Winter can't take these gorgeous blooms!

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL as a featured speaker!

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WREX Classroom
Participate in the power of art, community and creativity by joining artist Molly Carter for a series of hands-on workshops in the creation of a large-scale community quilt.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5