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Fossil Magnets

Intermediate 3D Printing

2026-08-13 18:00:00 2026-08-13 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Fossil Magnets Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 13
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Pontiac Branch

Meeting Room

Already familiar with 3D printing concepts? Learn how to customize 3D models in Prusa Slicer by making it multicolor, adding "Fuzzy Skin," and scheduling a "pause" to insert a magnet.

Visit the Studio at Pontiacto learn intermediate 3D printing techniques and to create a Fossil Magnet! You will first browse through a list of various vertebrate, arthropod, and cephalopod fossils. After selecting one you like, upload to Prusa Slicer and customize with a number of different features: make the design multicolor, insert negative space for a magnet, and add "Fuzzy Skin" for texture. Participation in Intro to 3D Printing or previous familiarity with CAD software and 3D printing is highly recommended prior to attending this programLimited to 6 participants. 

This program was designed for 2nd grade and up, but younger children may attend if an adult/guardian/caregiver is present to assist them throughout the program. Each child in sixth grade or younger attending the program must be directly supervised and assisted by a responsible caregiver while in the Studio. Most ACPL programs welcome guests, however the Studio programs can only accommodate registered patrons and their supervising caregivers.  

Space is limited: Register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins.

Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.

Pontiac Branch

Phone: 260-421-1350

Hours
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Mon, Aug 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed

About the library

Pontiac Branch shares a campus with the Fort Wayne Urban League and Brightpoint’s Hanna Creighton Head Start. It has a 2 story playscape for children and artwork on the pillars by Theoplis Smith. Don’t miss the stained glass window that was designed by William L. Lupkin Designs and donated by the building’s architect, Alan R.Grinsfelder. The Pontiac Branch is a community destination for neighborhood kids, organizations & clubs, and those in need of computer access.  

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