Maker Central

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

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing services within the Harris County Public Library system. Those completing the class will then be able to schedule a time to use a 3D printer at HCPL locations, during which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees will receive 3D Printer and Lulzbot Mini 2 (machine) badges in Beanstack upon completion of orientation.

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.

• 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:

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:

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:

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.

Join us for our hands-on program for crafting and DIY!  Each month, adults and teens are invited to explore a new craft.

For ages 14+

Materials provided, space is limited, register today!

We will meet in the Meeting Room on the Library's 1st floor this month.

Join us for our laser cutter orientation!

Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Singer Sewing Machine! This orientation session will introduce participants to sewing machine operation. Those who complete the class will be able to request time to use a sewing machine at HCPL branches. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a sewing machine.

Please note that this is not a sewing instruction class. Participants will learn basic machine operation only.

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!