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Open Lab for Maker Machines Series

Create Last-Minute Gifts for the Holidays

2023-12-07 14:00:00 2023-12-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Open Lab for Maker Machines Series These classes are designed to assist patrons who want to create last-minute gifts by using some of our machines at the Maker Space in TechZone. You must register and bring your own materials. Main Library - TechZone

Thursday, December 07
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-07 14:00:00 2023-12-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Open Lab for Maker Machines Series These classes are designed to assist patrons who want to create last-minute gifts by using some of our machines at the Maker Space in TechZone. You must register and bring your own materials. Main Library - TechZone

Main Library

TechZone

These classes are designed to assist patrons who want to create last-minute gifts by using some of our machines at the Maker Space in TechZone. You must register and bring your own materials.

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

Laser Engraver: December 4, 2023 | Monday, 2-4 pm: Bring your own materials and we will assist you with your design to etch on wood, acrylic, paper/cardstock/cardboard, cork, glass, coated metals, or ceramic/marble/tile. The print bed is 12” x 24”, which means the material that you bring in to engrave cannot exceed those dimensions. The engraver can cut through materials 1/4” thick or thinner. If you plan to cut through material, make sure it is the proper width.

Silhouette Die-cut Cameo: December 5, 2023 | Tuesday, 2-4 pm: Bring your own materials and we will assist you with your design and cut. Use this machine to create greeting cards, iron-on designs for T-shirts, gift boxes, stencils, and more.

Vinyl Printer: December 7, 2023 | Thursday, 2-4 pm: We will assist you with your design using either Microsoft Publisher or online graphic design software Canva to create posters, banners, or stickers. Printing your design using our vinyl printer will incur the usual cost. For this class, you DO NOT need to bring your own material, but you will pay for the cost of vinyl when you print. We will limit your image to 4 feet for this class.

Laser Engraver: December 11, 2023 | Monday, 2-4 pm: Bring your own materials and we will assist you with your design to etch on wood, acrylic, paper/cardstock/cardboard, cork, glass, coated metals, or ceramic/marble/tile. The print bed is 12” x 24”, which means the material that you bring in to engrave cannot exceed those dimensions. The engraver can cut through materials 1/4” thick or thinner. If you plan to cut through material, make sure it is the proper width.

Silhouette Die-cut Cameo: December 12, 2023 | Tuesday, 2-4 pm: Bring your own materials and we will assist you with your design and cut. Use this machine to create Greeting cards, Iron-on designs for T-shirts, Gift boxes, Stencils and more.  

Vinyl Printer: December 14, 2023 | Thursday, 2-4 pm: We will assist you with your design using either Microsoft Publisher or online graphic design software Canva to create posters, banners, or stickers. Printing your design using our vinyl printer will incur the usual cost. For this class, you DO NOT need to bring your own material, but you will pay for the cost of vinyl when you print. We will limit your image to 4 feet for this class.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker & DIY | Education | Computers & Technology | Art & Crafts |

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Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

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

Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

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
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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
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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

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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

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

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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

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

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

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

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

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

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

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

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

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

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
TechZone

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

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 05, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
Registration opens Monday, May 12 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jun 05, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 South High St.