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Introduction to 3D Printing

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Teen & Adult  Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of 3D printing! This informative session for beginners will cover 3D printing fundamentals including important terminology, print materials, 3D modeling, slicing software, and more. Additionally, learn about The Learning Lab's 3D printers and how you can access them to start bringing your ideas to […]

Free

Sewing Pillows with Creativebug

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Teen & Adult Learn to sew a throw pillow cover in this guided program utilizing The Learning Lab’s sewing machines and the Library’s digital resource, Creativebug! All experience levels are welcome. Hickory Public Library card required to register.   Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. To register for this class visit https://hickory.librarycalendar.com

Free

Native Perennials & Fall Planting Talk + Plant Swap

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Adult  NC Cooperative Extension Agent April Vigardt will lead an informative session on native perennials and fall planting. Learn why fall is the best time to plant native plants/perennials and what you can do to increase your chances of success. We will also talk about native plant seed collection and outdoor stratification of native plant […]

Free

Interactive Coral Exhibit

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Teens  Create an LED exhibit that mimics the phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Use Arduino, 3D-printed coral pieces, and LED lights to create a coral reef that begins as a full rainbow of colors and then dims to white. Learn what causes this effect on coral, and how to start protecting our ocean's reefs! This […]

Free

Random Fandom: Retro Gaming

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Ages 7 and up. Experience a blast from the past with Retro Gaming. Play games like Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and more on retro consoles, use Makey Makeys to play online games, create fun pixel art, and more! This program is recommended for everyone ages 7 and up. Registration is required and will open […]

Free

Tiny Tech: Robots

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Ages 7 and up Learn all about robots! Some featured favorites include the Ozobots, Bee Bots, and Dash and Dot robots. Learn how to code these different bots to change colors, follow paths, or even make silly sounds!

TinkerCAD 2-Part Series: Succulent Planters

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Part 1: August 3 from 6-7 PM Part 2: August 10 from 6-7 PM Teen & Adult This two-part series combines technology and plants! In part one learn basic 3D modeling using TinkerCAD to create a succulent planter which will then be 3D printed. In part two, prep your planter, choose a succulent to plant, […]

LED Embroidery

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Learn the basics of embroidery and make your favorite constellation come to life in this awesome mashup of embroidery and tech! You will embroider a constellation of your choice then add LED lights to make it glow. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. Hickory Public Library card required to register.

Free

LED Embroidery

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Learn the basics of embroidery and make your favorite constellation come to life in this awesome mashup of embroidery and tech! You will embroider a constellation of your choice then add LED lights to make it glow. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event. Hickory Public Library card required to register.

Free

TinkerCAD 2-Part Series: Succulent Planters

The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St NE, HICKORY, NC, United States

Part 1: August 3 from 6-7 PM Part 2: August 10 from 6-7 PM Teen & Adult This two-part series combines technology and plants! In part one learn basic 3D modeling using TinkerCAD to create a succulent planter which will then be 3D printed. In part two, prep your planter, choose a succulent to plant, […]

Free

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