Maker Lab Open Hours at the Hessen Cassel Branch!
The Hessen Cassel branch now has a Maker Lab available for patrons!
The following machines are available for personal projects: Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Autopress, Cricut Brightpad, Prusa Mk4 3D Printer, Laminator, Button Maker, and Janome Sewing Machine. One library laptop is available with Cricut Design Space and Prusa Slicer, but you are free to bring your own device as well. If you are using a library computer, please bring a personal data storage device to save your work. Lab Hours are intended for elementary ages, teens, and adults. Children in sixth grade or younger must be directly supervised by a responsible parent, guardian, or caregiver while in the Maker Lab.
Labs have some materials available for purchase for projects, but we highly recommend bringing your own materials for your projects (vinyl, cardstock, blanks, fabric, thread, etc.). 3D printers can only print using the filament provided by the library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults | 9th-12th Grade | 7th-8th Grade | 4th-6th Grade |
EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) |
TAGS: | Open Lab Hours | Mini Labs | Maker |
Situated on the edge of a busy city neighborhood and within easy driving distance of farms and country-dwellers, Hessen Cassel Branch has been a lifeline for the community since its doors opened in 1972. The library serves as a meeting place for customers of all ages, and is heavily used after school. Hessen Cassel Branch intentionally supports the developmental needs of customers of all ages. From wooden blocks, puppets, and play clothes for children; to classes on art techniques, budgeting, and Allen County history; to an ever-changing collection of print, AV, and electronic materials; we serve a dynamic neighborhood that is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity.
