Maker Central

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

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!

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

Get Creative with Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to Cricut machine capabilities, operation, and use. Completion of this orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the Cricut at Harris County Public Library.

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

Join us for the Monthly Make and Mingle- A hands-on program where creativity meets technology! Each month, adults and teens are invited to explore a new craft or DIY project using in-house maker techniques—alongside traditional crafting supplies. 

The craft for April will be Fanciful Garden Wood Block Art. Try your hand at a mixed-media masterpiece for Spring using wood blocks, paint, adhesives, stickers, and more!

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

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.

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

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.

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

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.

By admin, Fri, 03/20/2026 - 01:00

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!

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:00

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

  • This is not a sewing instruction class. Participants will learn machine operation only.
  • This class is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are trying to register multiple people:

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:00

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 are trying to register multiple people:

By admin, Thu, 03/19/2026 - 16:00

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use the 3D printer.

  • This class is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. (Please register separately for yourself and each child)

If you are trying to register multiple people: