Maker Central

By admin, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 04:00

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. 

Registration is required and space is limited!

By admin, Tue, 09/01/2026 - 04:00

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, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 04:00

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. 

If you do not already have a Beanstack account, please sign-up for Beanstack prior to orientation. You can sign up for a Beanstack account here: https://hcpl.beanstack.com/reader365

By admin, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 04:00

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, Fri, 08/28/2026 - 01:00

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

By admin, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:00

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, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 01:00

Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Mayku Vacuum Former. This orientation session will introduce participants to vacuum forming services in the library, and the basics on how to create your own uniquely-shaped plastic molds. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a vacuum former 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 vacuum former.