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Sewing Machine Basics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

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MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Sewing Machine Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the library’s sewing machines in this no-project, no-stress tutorial! Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Food Expo: Wine Glass Etching & Charms

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Food Expo: Wine Glass Etching & Charms

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In Inkscape, create a design to etch a wine glass on the laser cutter. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
 

DIY Watercolor Birthday Card

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

DIY Watercolor Birthday Card

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Paint a basic birthday card with watercolors, and add vinyl words cut on the Silhouette machine. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Stop Motion Animation (Gr 3-8)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Grades 3-8.

Use stop motion technology to create an awesome animated video! Register. Program Room.

Double Sided Etching

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use center engrave on the laser cutter to create a double sided etch. Register. MakerLab.

 

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Code Together (Gr PreK - 5 w/caregiver)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

PreK-5 w/caregiver.

Kids team up with their adults to explore early coding concepts using Sphero Indi cars and LEGO WeDo robots. Register. Program Room.
 

Sewing Machine: Cosmic Banner

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Sewing Machine: Cosmic Banner

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sew a cosmic banner and then use the heat press to add a vinyl phrase. Register. MakerLab.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

E-Book Accessibility

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

From eBooks to audiobooks, see how reading can be more accessible on your device. Register.

Google Drive Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: MakerLab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

An introduction to Google Drive. MakerLab.