Maker Central

Come Join us for The Cricut Explore Air 2 Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce the participants the Cricut Explore Air 2 in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut.

This class is appropriate for patrons 16 and older.

Registration is required.

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the 3D printer in the library . Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a 3D printer at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer. Attendees will receive the 3D printer and Dremel 3D45 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

Join us for our laser cutter orientation!

Join us for our Cricut orientation!

This orientation session will instruct participants on using the Cricut in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use a Cricut at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Cricut. Attendees will receive the Cricut and Cricut Explore Air 2 badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Glowforge Laser Cutter! This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting and engraving services in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a laser cutter at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a laser cutter.

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutting in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the laser cutter.

This orientation session will introduce participants to vinyl cutting and Cricut operation and software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a vinyl cutter or Cricut machine and heat press.

Learn how to heat press a custom printed design to a tote bag! Prior attendance to a Cricut and vinyl cutter orientation is not necessary; designs are pre-selected and pre-printed by staff.

• Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Adults must be able to help their children with the heat press. 
• Registration is required due to limited supplies.

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer.

• This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. (Please register separately for yourself and each child)