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Open Maker Lab

Using Maker Lab Equipment

2025-05-23 11:00:00 2025-05-23 13:00:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Lab Main Library - Room 211: Recording Studio

Friday, May 23
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-23 11:00:00 2025-05-23 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, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 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

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Want to learn how to sew? Join our beginner sewing class! We'll start with the basics and gradually build your skills as we go. Space is limited; registration suggested
This event is full

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ahlstrand Family Foundation Craft Room
A bi-weekly art program designed for tweens, offering a chance to express themselves creatively.

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us at RPL to learn and practice origami folding. 

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
These bubble baskets are so versatile!

Wed, May 21, 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, May 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
These bubble baskets are so versatile! We encourage you to register so you can receive the link."

Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Open Maker Lab lets you use Maker Lab equipment after completing Maker Lab 101 and getting certified.
Please contact the library to register for this event.