Maker Central

By admin, Fri, 09/12/2025 - 01:53

A nicho, in the context of Mexican folk art, is a small, decorative, three-dimensional box or shrine, often resembling a shadow box, used to display items or images that are significant to the creator or a  particular person. They are often used as part of Day of the Dead celebrations. 
Teens are invited to use Kingwood Branch Library's Glowforge laser cutter to pick out their own nicho to cut out and paint! All materials and snacks will be provided. This program is for teens ages 13-18. 

By admin, Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:52

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.

By admin, Mon, 09/08/2025 - 13:52

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the 3D printing services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a 3D printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer in the future.

This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

By admin, Mon, 09/08/2025 - 13:52

Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our Laser Cutter Orientation!

This orientation session will introduce participants to the laser-cutting services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a laser cutter at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a laser cutter in the future.

Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

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

By admin, Tue, 09/02/2025 - 02:46

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