Creative Learning: Intro to Laser Cutting with the Glowforge
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 October 19.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace 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.
Lego Club
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Tween Maker Time
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).
Lego Club
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer
Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens October 20.
Tween Crafternoon!
Tweens and teens in grades 5 - 8, come craft with us! All materials provided
Work on the DIY craft of the week, create your own project with the library's craft materials, or bring a project from home that you've been working on - art journal, embroidery project, book bedazzling, whatever's your thing! Sew, paint, glue, make, design; the sky's your limit.
Teen LEGO Club
Get ready to build and create in this LEGO club just for teens. We provide all the bricks, you just bring your creativity.
Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer
Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens October 20.
Amazing Whales with OMSI
Young marine biologists take a close-up look at whales, examine baleen, and learn about the adaptations, habitat, and stewardship of these amazing mammals. Students will touch real whale artifacts and crawl inside a life-size, inflatable whale. There are two of the same session, please register only for one session. Please register for all in your group.
Intended for kids in grades K-5 with a guardian.
Creative Learning: Engrave a Cork Coaster with a Glowforge
Design and engrave a custom cork coaster using a laser cutter. All materials will provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens on October 21.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
People with sensory concerns should know that the Glowforge is noisy and can produce strong smells.
Amazing Whales with OMSI
Young marine biologists take a close-up look at whales, examine baleen, and learn about the adaptations, habitat, and stewardship of these amazing mammals. Students will touch real whale artifacts and crawl inside a life-size, inflatable whale. There are two of the same session, please register only for one session. Please register for all in your group.
Intended for kids in grades K-5 with a guardian.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace 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.
Intro to CorelDraw for Laser Engraving -- Adult Maker Time
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.
Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer
Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens October 22.
Kids and Family Maker Time
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.
Video Game Club - For Teens
Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.
Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.
Lego Club
Help us decorate our library with your magnificent LEGO displays! We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer
Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens October 22.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace 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.