Maker Central

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6ce9d59006f753531412d9 admin Sat, 08/01/2026 - 01:00

This orientation session on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 PM will instruct participants on how to use the Epson Fastfoto, a high-speed photo scanning system in the library. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule time to use the Fastfoto machines at HCPL branches and MakerCentral, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice.

By admin, Fri, 07/31/2026 - 22:00

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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. Registration is required.

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a691e98d23de82955c96a70 admin Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to the Digital Media Lab (DML) and its policies and procedures. Attending a DML orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Digital Media Lab.

  • Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Registration is required.

This event will take place in the 2nd Floor Computer Lab

By admin, Fri, 07/24/2026 - 07:00

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a62837d3edb05633e900daa

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.

By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 07:00

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6138157b79214226aa7d6b

This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut operation and software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut.

  • This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Registration required.
By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 04:00

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6161d0e9de6536001da35b

This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut operation and software in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut.

  • This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Registration required.
By admin, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 01:00

https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a60ea27a41369ab2c67deb3

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.

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