May 2024

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Wednesday, May 14:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Kids' Makers Club: Paper Flowers

Kids' Makers Club: Paper FlowersUse paper and wire to create a beautiful flower to keep or give away. Recommended for ages 5 and up.  Utilice papel y alambre para crear una hermosa flor para conservar o regalar. Recomendado a partir de 5 años.
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Thursday, May 26:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Let’s Make Tiny Bird Magnets with Polymer Clay (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages. Learn how to make tiny bird magnets with polymer clay. All materials will be provided. You can choose to take your creation home and bake them or we can bake them for you and your magnets will be ready to be picked up the following week.…Learn More
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Friday, May 310:00—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
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Tuesday, May 7Closed

Waltham Public Library

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Wednesday, May 84:00—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.
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Thursday, May 96:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Intro to Soldering for Electronics (For Ages 12+)

**Registration is Required**All ages 12 and above are welcome!Learn the basics you need to put together circuits and other small projects. This workshop will cover basic soldering technique, supplies, and equipment for soldering electronics.…Learn More
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Friday, May 103:30—4:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Mother's Day Cards (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages. Mother's Day is around the corner so let's make some cards! Use our template to make a cute Mother's Day card for the Mother figure in your life.
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Monday, May 133:30—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, May 133:30—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, May 134:30—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, May 146:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Darning 101: Learn the Basics of Clothing Repair (Ages 7+)

**Registration is Required**This class is for people 7 and up.  Curious about how to patch that hole in your favorite sweater? Wondering what to do with all those socks with random holes? Learn how to darn with us! This is a class about learning how to darn, and a few simple stitches for clothing repair.
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Wednesday, May 154:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Kids' Makers Club: Spaghetti Construction

Kids' Makers Club: Spaghetti ConstructionBuild the tallest or strongest building you can--using only spaghetti and marshmallows! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Construye el edificio más alto o más fuerte que puedas, ¡usando solo espaguetis y malvaviscos! Recomendado a partir de 5 años.
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Thursday, May 166:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Let’s Hand Stitch a Small Booklet (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages. Interested in hand sewing but don't know where to start? This simple craft will get your feet wet with hand sewing while making something practical for you. All supplies will be provided by the Friends of the Waltham Public Library.
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Monday, May 203:30—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, May 203:30—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.
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Tuesday, May 211:00—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, May 216:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Crochet 101 (All Ages)

**Registration is Required**This class is for all ages. Let's learn how to crochet! Never picked up a crochet hook before? Had no idea crochet even used a hook? This is the class for you! Together we'll learn how to get started in this fun craft.
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Wednesday, May 224:00—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.
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Thursday, May 236:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Let’s Design 3D Plant Labels for Your Garden Using Tinkercad (All Ages)

**Registration is Required** This class is for all ages. Learn the basics of 3D Design using Tinkercad while creating plant labels for your garden. 3D prints will be ready to be picked up a week after the class meets.…Learn More
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Monday, May 27Closed

Waltham Public Library

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Tuesday, May 286:00—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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Wednesday, May 294:00—5:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Kids' Makers Club: Wildflower Seed Balls

Kids' Makers Club: Wildflower Seed BallsStop, drop and BLOOM! Mix soil, clay and seeds to create seed balls you can plant anywhere. Recommended for ages 5 and up. ¡Para, tira y FLORECE! Mezcla tierra, arcilla y semillas para crear bolas de semillas que puedas plantar en cualquier lugar. Recomendado para mayores de 5 años.
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Thursday, May 306:00—7:00 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
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