Events & Classes

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Sep 8

Creative Learning: Glowforge Laser Cutter

Tue Sep 8
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Albina Library

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 18.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 9

Creative Learning: Make a Leather Bookmark with a Glowforge

Wed Sep 9
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Midland Library

Design a custom leather bookmark on a computer and then make it real using a laser cutter and other art supplies. All materials will provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens on August 19.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 9

Intro to CorelDraw for Laser Engraving -- Adult Maker Time

Wed Sep 9
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
East County Library

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Learn to design a coaster or keychain with CorelDraw. You will prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! 

Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers will be present to help you learn.

Sep 10

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Thu Sep 10
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Holgate Library

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 20.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 10

Kids and Family Maker Time

Thu Sep 10
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
East County Library

Space is limited; Every participant (kid, teen, or adult) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people.

Sep 10

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Thu Sep 10
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Holgate Library

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 20.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 11

Teen Maker Drop-in

Fri Sep 11
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
East County Library

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-friendly space. Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t-shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Sep 12

Independent Maker Time

Sat Sep 12
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
East County Library

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Have an idea for a project and the skills to execute it? Come create something cool with other friendly makers in the Creative Learning Room!

Sep 14

Creative Learning: Intro to Laser Cutting with the Glowforge

Mon Sep 14
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Albina Library

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 15

Tween Maker Time

Tue Sep 15
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
East County Library

Space is limited. Every tween must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us in the East County Creative Learning Room to create, learn new skills, and connect with friends! Our sessions are perfect for kids in grades 4-6 (ages 9-12).

Sep 15

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Tue Sep 15
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Albina Library

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 25.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 15

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

Tue Sep 15
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Albina Library

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 25.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 16

Creative Learning: Glowforge Laser Cutter

This event has been canceled
Wed Sep 16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Midland Library

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 26.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 16

Sewing Circle -- Adult Maker Time

Wed Sep 16
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
East County Library

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. Registration opens three weeks in advance.

Supportive sewing space designed for every maker! Stitch, chat, and sew together. All skill levels are welcome.

Sep 17

Homeschool Open House

Thu Sep 17
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
East County Library

Tour the new East County Library and learn about services for homeschooling families, including the homeschool curriculum collection. Attendees may also want to register for the Kids and Family Maker Time - Homeschool from 1-3 pm in the Creative Learning Room.

No registration is required for this event. 

Sep 17

Kids and Family Maker Time -- Homeschool

Thu Sep 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East County Library

Space is limited; Every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Come create with us! Step into the East County Library Creative Learning Room to tinker, learn, and connect with fellow makers in our community.

Sep 17

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

This event has been canceled
Thu Sep 17
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Holgate Library

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 27.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 17

Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer

This event has been canceled
Thu Sep 17
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Holgate Library

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens August 27.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Sep 18

Teen Maker Drop-in

Fri Sep 18
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
East County Library

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-friendly space. Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t-shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Sep 19

Independent Maker Time

Sat Sep 19
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
East County Library

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Have an idea for a project and the skills to execute it? Come create something cool with other friendly makers in the Creative Learning Room!