April 2024

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Monday, April 13:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Open Makerspace Session (All Ages)

This is a drop in session for all ages so join us anytime during these hours. During Open Sessions, you can join us to learn & create. Our Cricuts, 3D Printers, Sewing Machine, and several Crafting Supplies (beading, embroidery, weaving, origami, & more) will all be available for use.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 21:00—2:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Walk-In Technology Help

Walk-In Technology HelpNo appointment needed! Bring us your tech questions and stop by anytime between 1 & 2:30PM. We'll try our best to help during your 30 minute session. Ask us questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more. Please be aware that there might be a small wait.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 26:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Tunisian Crochet 101 (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages.  Love the idea of crochet but struggle with more standard techniques? Try this class out! Tunisian crochet (also known as Afghan crochet) is great for knitters as well, as it incorporates techniques from both knitting and crochet.
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Thursday, April 42:00—3:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Laser Cutter/Engraver 101: How to & Safety (For Ages 16+)

**Registration is Required**You must be 16 years or older to register for this event. This class is part of the required training to use the laser cutter independently during one of our future open sessions. In this training, you will learn laser cutter safety, how to set up a job, what materials can be used, and how to design a simple project.…Learn More

Thursday, April 46:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Let’s Make Rolled Paper Flowers with the Cricut! (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This program is for all ages. Together, we will learn how to make rolled paper flowers using the Cricut!…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 104:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Kids' Makers Club: Squishy Circuits

Kids' Makers Club: Squishy CircuitsWhat happens when you use playdough to connect batteries and a light bulb? Come explore with us and find out! Recommended for ages 5 and up.   Recomendando mayores 5 años. / ¿Qué pasará cuando uses plastilina para conectar baterías y una bombilla? ¡Ven a explorar con nosotros y descúbrelo! Recomendado para mayores de 5 años.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 116:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Design Your own Over the Door Hook using OnShape (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages; however, participants under the age of 12, might require assistance from a caregiver to complete this project. Attendees will be introduced to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing by designing & customizing their own over the door hook using Onshape, a free, web based powerful CAD program.…Learn More
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Monday, April 15Closed

Waltham Public Library

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Tuesday, April 161:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Design, Create, Wear: Learn How to Make Copper Jewelry with Metalwerx (Teen Event)

Design, Create,  Wear: Learn How to Make Copper Jewelry  with Metalwerx (Teen Event)**Registration is Required**This event is just for grades 6-12. Join us for an afternoon of jewelry making with Metalwerx! You will learn several jewelry making techniques including stamping copper jewelry. *This event is funded by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council along with materials purchased by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿📿**Es necesario registrarse**Este evento es solo para los grados 6-12.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 161:00—2:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Walk-In Technology Help

Walk-In Technology HelpNo appointment needed! Bring us your tech questions and stop by anytime between 1 & 2:30PM. We'll try our best to help during your 30 minute session. Ask us questions about computers, phones, tablets, & more. Please be aware that there might be a small wait.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 166:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Papercraft Birds with the Cricut (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages. Want some spring decorations for your home? Come join us in making beautiful 3D sculptures with the Cricut. .
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Monday, April 223:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Open Makerspace Session (All Ages)

This is a drop in session for all ages so join us anytime during these hours. During Open Sessions, you can join us to learn & create. Our Cricuts, 3D Printers, Sewing Machine, and several Crafting Supplies (beading, embroidery, weaving, origami, & more) will all be available for use.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 244:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Kids' Makers Club: LEGO Creations

Kids' Makers Club: LEGO CreationsCome and build a stupendous structure with the Library's collection of LEGOs. Recommended for ages 5 and up. / Ven y construye una estupenda estructura con la colección de LEGO de la biblioteca. Recomendado para mayores de 5 años.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 256:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Learn How to Make Macrame Plant Hangers (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages. Let's make macrame plant hangers! A great gift, or a great item to make for yourself. If you have registered for this class, be sure to bring a jar or a pot to use with your hanger since you will need to know the dimensions while you macrame.
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Monday, April 293:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Open Makerspace Session (All Ages)

This is a drop in session for all ages so join us anytime during these hours. During Open Sessions, you can join us to learn & create. Our Cricuts, 3D Printers, Sewing Machine, and several Crafting Supplies (beading, embroidery, weaving, origami, & more) will all be available for use.…Learn More

Monday, April 293:30—4:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Book an Hour with our Laser CutterRegistration to use the Laser Cutter is mandatory. In order to use the laser cutter during our Open Maker Sessions, you must have already taken the Laser Cutter 101 class. If you have taken the 101 class and would like to use laser cutter on a different day, please email Todd.

Monday, April 294:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Book an Hour with our Laser CutterRegistration to use the Laser Cutter is mandatory. In order to use the laser cutter during our Open Maker Sessions, you must have already taken the Laser Cutter 101 class. If you have taken the 101 class and would like to use laser cutter on a different day, please email Todd.
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Tuesday, April 3010:00—11:00 AMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Laser Cutter/Engraver 101: How to & Safety (For Ages 16+)

**Registration is Required**You must be 16 years or older to register for this event. This class is part of the required training to use the laser cutter independently during one of our future open sessions. In this training, you will learn laser cutter safety, how to set up a job, what materials can be used, and how to design a simple project.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 306:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Dot Mandalas (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages. Stressed from work or school? Looking for an easy craft? Join us in learning how to create dot mandalas. No painting experience required.