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Maker Series: Meet our Laser Engraver

Learn How to Engrave Name Tags

2022-06-16 14:00:00 2022-06-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Maker Series: Meet our Laser Engraver Did you know that Main Library’s makerspace offers free access to a laser engraver? Join us for a two-part series that will teach you how to create a design and engrave it on a name tag. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Thursday, June 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-16 14:00:00 2022-06-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Maker Series: Meet our Laser Engraver Did you know that Main Library’s makerspace offers free access to a laser engraver? Join us for a two-part series that will teach you how to create a design and engrave it on a name tag. Main Library - Computer Lab 1

Main Library

Computer Lab 1

Did you know that Main Library’s makerspace offers free access to a laser engraver? Join us for a two-part series that will teach you how to create a design and engrave it on a name tag.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9145.

With a laser engraver, you can etch your logo or design into a variety of materials. This series is an introduction into how you can use TechZone's laser engraver to create personalized one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself or others. Material is provided.

Class 1: Thursday, June 9, 2 pm. Learn how to use design software CorelDraw to create a personalized name tag. 

Class 2: Thursday, June 16, 2 pm. A hands-on laser engraving experience. Using the CorelDraw designs and skills from the previous class, learn how to etch your design into a name tag using our laser engraver. 


For more assistance or further reading, check out these resources:

  • CorelDRAW X8: The Official Guide by Gary David Bouton
  • To get 1 on 1 help using the machine, please click on this link to schedule an appointment with one of our staff members.
  • Click here to view a complete list of upcoming computer and technology classes at the library.
  • Visit www.akronlibrary.org/tz to learn about the laser engraver and other equipment available in TechZone@Main.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker & DIY | Computers & Technology |

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Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, Apr 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.

Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.

Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.

Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
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Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 01, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Thu, May 01, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TechZone

Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 08, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, May 08, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
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Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 15, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 22, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
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Thu, May 22, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, May 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
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Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 2

Thu, May 29, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Thursday, May 8 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, May 29, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium