Maker Central

By admin, Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:00

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services 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.

By admin, Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:00

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services 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.

By admin, Thu, 12/11/2025 - 15:00

Join us for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services 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.

By admin, Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:00

Have you attended any of our maker orientations and are looking for more flexible time to use machines like the laser cutter, 3D Printer, or Cricut? Look no further!

- During Open Lab, badged makers (those who have already attended machine orientations) can come in and use lab equipment for 1 Hr. at a time on a first come first serve basis between the hours of 1-4 PM.

By admin, Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

By admin, Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer or Resin 3D printer. 

This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

We will meet in the Innovation Lab on the 2nd Floor.

Registration is required, and space is limited! Sign up today!

By admin, Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to laser cutter services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a laser cutter at HCPL maker locations. This class is appropriate for patrons ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

By admin, Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:00

Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6931de8894297d36009e42bf admin Thu, 12/04/2025 - 21:00

Ready to get creative? Join us for Make It Happen, a hands-on craft class where you’ll design your own custom ornament using our sublimation printer! We'll kick things off with a quick and easy Canva demo—no tech skills or devices needed. Just bring your imagination, and we’ll take care of the rest. Leave with a one-of-a-kind ornament and a whole lot of creative confidence!

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6930dae8293fe2540028f17a admin Thu, 12/04/2025 - 00:00

Join us to use the Kingwood Library's Cricut to design, cut, and press your own t-shirt! 

When registration opens on December 29, participants need to provide t-shirt size and color by emailing kwteens@hcpl.net, calling 832-927-7830, or speaking to staff at the upstairs reference desk. Color choices include white, black, cobalt blue, red, lime green, and hot pink. If t-shirt size is not provided by the registrant by January 2 at 5PM, they will receive a white, size XL t-shirt.