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Intro to Machine Sewing

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, replace the needle, and sew various stitches. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's sewing machine to use independently. 

All materials will be provided. This program is intended for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Machine Sewing

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, replace the needle, and sew various stitches. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's sewing machine to use independently. 

All materials will be provided. This program is intended for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Creations

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. 

All materials will be provided.

December's project is a winter or holiday themed shadow box.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Creations

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. 

All materials will be provided.

December's project is a winter or holiday themed shadow box.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Paper Quilling

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paper quilling is the art of shaping and gluing together strips of paper to create decorative designs. Join us to learn how to quill a beautiful holiday project. All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Felting

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Makerspace
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn how to create a unique Needle Felted project. 

All materials will be provided. Please register for only one Needle Felting class per month.

December's project is a felted holiday ornament.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Cookie Decorating

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens
Multi-Purpose Room
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we decorate yummy sugar cookies! Supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Pen Art

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens. A 3D pen extrudes heated plastic from the pen's nozzle that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure, allowing for the free-hand creation of three-dimensional objects. There will be a variety of templates to use, or you can design your own project. You will also learn how to access Makerspace's 3D pens to use independently.

All materials will be provided.

December's optional project is a snowflake ornament.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sew Creative

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Event Details:

Sew Creative is a fiber arts program where you will complete a project on either the sewing machine or the embroidery machine in the Makerspace. 

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Crafting

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! December's project is an engraved leather bookmark.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Crafting

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn for a creative and hands-on laser engraving workshop! December's project is an engraved leather bookmark.

Closed Early for New Year's Eve

4:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library
Branches:
Peters Township Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Embroidery Machine Basics

3:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM

Sign up for a 1-1 session to learn how to use the Makerspace's Baby Lock Aventura II Embroidery Machine. During this 45-minute session, you will learn the ins and outs of the embroidery machine and complete a small embroidery project to take home with you. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's embroidery machine to use independently.

This program is intended for beginners. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Canva

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
2nd Floor Computers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Computers
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to learn the fundamentals of Canva, a user-friendly graphic design tool.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Modeling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
2nd Floor Computers
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Computers
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn for a hands-on introduction to Tinkercad, a free and user-friendly online 3D modeling tool.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Night with WQED

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Family
Multi-Purpose Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games & Activities, Maker & STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for crafts, stories, and a special viewing of a beloved PBS Kids show! 

Registration is required for Children only. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

These programs are being done in partnership with WQED as part of our Inquire Within Grant, funded by Clearview Federal Union.

January's Show: Carl the Collector 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

We have designed this program for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Machine Sewing

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, replace the needle, and sew various stitches. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's sewing machine to use independently. 

All materials will be provided. This program is intended for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Machine Sewing

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM
Registration Required

Learn how to use the Makerspace sewing machines! During this program, participants will learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, replace the needle, and sew various stitches. You will also learn how to access the Makerspace's sewing machine to use independently. 

All materials will be provided. This program is intended for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Creations

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. 

All materials will be provided.

January's project is a customizable faux leather cord minder.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Creations

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut to make a project! Sarah will guide you through learning the Design Space app, using the Cricut machine, and completing your project. 

All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Machine 101

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn and learn how to use the Cricut Maker 4! The Cricut Maker 4 is a smart cutting machine that can cut over 300 different materials. During this class, you will learn the capabilities of the Cricut machine, navigate through the Design Space software, and complete a simple cut paper shape on the Cricut. You will also learn how you can access the Makerspace's Cricut machines to use independently. 

This program is intended for beginners. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Pen Art

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Makerspace
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Peters Township Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Maker & STEM, Technology
Registration Required

Join Technology and Makerspace Librarian Sarah Quinn to create 3D designs using the Makerspace's 3D Pens. A 3D pen extrudes heated plastic from the pen's nozzle that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure, allowing for the free-hand creation of three-dimensional objects. There will be a variety of templates to use, or you can design your own project. You will also learn how to access Makerspace's 3D pens to use independently.

All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Makerspace Certificate

Successfully completing this program will earn you the Makerspace Certificate for the featured piece of equipment. Earning a Makerspace Certificate enables you to use the piece of equipment independently outside of a program or an appointment.