January 2025

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Wednesday, January 1Closed

Waltham Public Library

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Thursday, January 26:00—7:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Sublimation for Beginners: Let's Put a Design or Photo on a Wine (or Water) Tumbler (For Ages 8+)

**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. Learn the process of sublimation by putting a design or picture (of your choice) on a Wine (or Water) Tumbler.…Learn More
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Monday, January 63:30—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, January 63:30—4:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Registration 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.…Learn More

Monday, January 64:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Registration 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.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 71:00—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
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Wednesday, January 84:00—4:45 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, January 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. Even if you are not interested in electronics, this is a fun and useful skill to learn.…Learn More
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Monday, January 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, January 133:30—4:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Registration 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.…Learn More

Monday, January 134:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Registration 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.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 146:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

New Year Reset: Neurographic Art Session

**Registration is Required**Let's take some time to relax and reset for the new year. We'll explore meditative and easily accessable art techniques to help us ring in the new year with clear minds. If you register for an event and realize later that you are unable to attend, please make sure to cancel your registration or reach out to Todd at tstrauss@minlib.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 166:00—7:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Let's Make a Paper Snowflake Garland (Ages 12+)

**Registration is Required***This class is for ages 12+Make a 3D paper snowflake chain. In this 1. 5 hour tutorial, we will use the cricket to cut out delicate snowflake designs that you can string into a cute winter-y garland
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Monday, January 20Closed

Waltham Public Library

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Tuesday, January 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, January 216:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Crochet 101 (Ages 8+)

**Registration is Required**This class is for patrons ages 8 and up. 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.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 223:00—4:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Explore STEM with Waltham High School!

It's slime time! Science students from Waltham High School present a fun and hands-on exploration of chemistry! Recommended for ages 6 and up. Registration is required. / ¡Es el tiempo de slime! Los estudiantes de ciencias de Waltham High School presentan una exploración de química práctica y divertida.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 236:00—7:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Let's Make Gel Prints: Layered prints using acrylic paint and stencils (For ages 18+)

**Registration is Required**The magic of gel prints is the imperfection and slight unpredictability of it. Using a gel plate you make an impression of your chosen shapes on a light layer of acrylic paint, and then transfer what's remaining onto a piece of paper.…Learn More
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Monday, January 273:30—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, January 273:30—4:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Registration 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.…Learn More

Monday, January 274:30—5:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Book an Hour with our Laser Cutter

Registration 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.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 286:00—8:00 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

Darning Knits (Ages 8+)

**Registration is Required**This class is for patrons ages 8 and up. Learn how to repair knit items with this old school cool technique. This technique does require a lot of focus and practice, but we'll get the basics down togetherIf you register for an event and realize later that you are unable to attend, please make sure to cancel your registration or reach out to Todd at tstrauss@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 294:00—4:45 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, January 306:00—7:30 PMMakerSpaceWaltham Public Library735 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02451

English Paper Piecing (For ages 10+)

**Registration is Required**Spend a cozy afternoon learning a basic quilting technique. English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a quilting technique that uses paper backing to create regular shapes you can use for future quilting projects. All materials will be provided.…Learn More
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