Maker Central

Calling all budding scientists, builders, artists, and all-around know-it-alls! 

STEAM Team is a hands-on, minds-on program designed just for kiddos who love to tinker, build, and explore the world of technology and innovation.

Join us at 4 p.m. to do some science and learn about something cool, weird, or just plain amazing.

No registration required. Materials are limited and supplied on a "first come; first served" basis.

This orientation session will introduce participants to desktop CNC milling in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a desktop CNC mill.

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.

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

Show your love 😍 for stickers on Valentine's Day! Join us and learn how to create custom stickers using the Print Then Cut feature in the Design Space software.

This program will take place in the Innovation Lab, located in the back left-hand corner of the library's 2nd floor, from 1 to 3 PM.

*Space is limited, and registration is required. All supplies for this program will be provided.

Get Creative with Sublimation Printing! This orientation session will introduce participants to the Sawgrass SG500 sublimation printer and heat press capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the sublimation printer at the LSC-Tomball Innovation Lab.

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.

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.

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!

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.