Have you spotted these Harry Potter Book Nooks in Central Library's Youth Services area? Book nooks are small dioramas that give the illusion that there is another world hidden behind the shelves. These feature parts 3D printed in The Shop! #MakersGonnaMake#BookNook#HarryPotter
The Shop - our makerspace at Central Library - has new open hours starting this week!
Monday - Wednesday: 12–5 p.m.
Thursday: 12–8 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Reserve equipment and learn more: https://t.co/Yt9MqKAScS
One of our regular Makers created this amazing plant propagation station on the @Glowforge last month! Learn more about The Shop and what you can make at the link in our bio. #MakersGonnaMake
Did you know you can use different materials on the @Glowforge in The Shop? One of our makers recently cut these fox silhouettes out of cardstock, and then used watercolors on paper behind them to create these stunning greeting cards. #MakersGonnaMake https://t.co/TAXQxRVal0
The Shop, our Maker Lab at Central Library, re-opens by appointment only on November 15, but we need help!
Are you interested in working with our Makers?
We're hiring a Temporary Library Associate to join The Shop team: https://t.co/T1oqqsabkH
Need space or equipment to work on a project? Want to have something 3D printed? The Shop is back in business! To make an appointment or to submit a 3D print job, visit https://t.co/MoLUKfqFQs. Shop Class programs will return in December.
The #BigBookPodcast is back!
Join us for "Dune" and "Rebecca" this winter. We'll drop the first Dune episode next week:
Dec. 7- "Dune" pt.1, by Frank Herbert
Dec. 21- "Dune" pt.2
Jan. 4 - "Dune" pt.3
In the meantime:
https://t.co/7pWX0iegXT
If you need help obtaining the materials necessary for this event, please let us know when you register. We will have limited supplies available during @ArlingtonVALib's Take and Make craft pickup on 12/7! #MakersGonnaMake
We are so excited to be partnering with @BikeArlington & @ArlingtonVALib on a winter outdoor accessory-making workshop. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/9u50iiPSLw
You can also join us virtually next Wednesday night as we celebrate the start of winter with snowflake decorations for December. Register for the Zoom information for "Take and Make Together" here: https://t.co/fEOZeusbFF. #MakersGonnaMake
Take and Make Craft Bags will now be available for pickup on Tuesdays at Shirlington Branch Library, starting next week, Nov. 17!
Register to pick up a Take and Make Bag at Shirlington or Central: https://t.co/3OZS48Cd9F
MyBook provides 5 free books to every qualified Arlington child in K-Grade 2.
By reading regularly with your young child, you give them the biggest boost toward a successful education!
All you have to do is sign up, pick up books, and read:
https://t.co/UPyZ7QLydK
There are still a few seats left for this program! Check out the instruction for all our introductory sewing projects on The Shop's page: https://t.co/J7ZdSs8nHr.
Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? Join us next Monday, Aug.17th at 7 p.m. on Zoom for "Introduction to Sewing". Register here: https://t.co/7stP5kCZMa! #MakersGonnaMake
It's a shame I've only had one chance to host this project in person but Carolyn has had a chance to continue working on hers and really seems to have mastered free-motion quilting during the spring. Thanks for sharing!
Want to get started with quilting but need some help? Join me for "Intermediate Sewing - Quilt Blocks" on Monday, Aug. 10th at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Register here: https://t.co/iu4XuricKq!
Every two weeks, the Library is featuring a short interview with a different staff member to highlight their work at the Library.
Get a behind-the-scenes look into the recent work of librarian @APL_Katelyn.
Read the interview: https://t.co/E0sIx7IVk8