Calling all genealogists! We’ll be hosting an open lab for FamilySearch, a free, online resource for genealogy/family history research on Friday, February 20, starting at 4:15 PM. This free program requires no registration but space is limited.
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
Adults – we welcome you to join us in the upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom on Thursday, February 12 at 10:15 AM to the Next Chapter’s first presentation in the Lone Star Flight Museum Lecture Series. Brad Adams looks forward to presenting “Bessie Coleman: Our Country's First African American & Female Pilot.” This free event requires no registration. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.
The Next Chapter will host its upcoming cooking event on Thursday, February 05 at 10:15 AM. Participants will see how to make a pasta dish - Chicken Alfredo. Ingredients and equipment will be provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.
This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a 3D printer.
This beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to cross-stitching, which is a form of counted-thread embroidery using X-shaped stitches to create a pattern.
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.
Be a spectacle of the night! Learn how to create light-up masquerade masks with simple wearable electronics.
- This program is recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be able to help their children with the conductive tape, LEDs, and batteries.
- Registration is required due to limited seating and supplies.
Learn how to make a faux flower out of crepe paper that looks so realistic you'll forget it's not real!
- This program recommended for teens and adults.
- Registration is required due to limited seating and supplies.
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 beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to various hand embroidery stitches and techniques.
- This program is limited to attendees age 5 and up. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be able to help their children with the project.
- This program involves sharp embroidery needles and embroidery scissors.
- Registration is required due to limited supplies and seating.