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Open Lab for Maker Machines Series

Create Last-Minute Gifts for the Holidays

2023-12-11 14:00:00 2023-12-11 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

Monday, December 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-11 14:00:00 2023-12-11 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, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 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

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Atrium

Mon, Jul 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Wed, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 24, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB

Mon, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Jul 31, 6:10pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Park/Amphitheater

Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Aug 04, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Tue, Aug 05, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Atrium

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 07, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 07, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Rescheduled
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, August 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 South High St.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2,TechZone
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2,TechZone
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Aug 12, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Business, Government & Science

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2,TechZone
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Wed, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2,TechZone
Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Aug 14, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bud & Susie Rogers Garden

Thu, Aug 14, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Aug 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Atrium

Cancelled
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sun, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium