Posted in Explore and Discover on February 5, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole If you’ve visited the North Spokane Library recently, you may have noticed the scent of burning wood. Or, maybe you’ve noticed machine that is over 3 feet wide and 1 1/2 feet deep back in The Lab doing… something. That’s the District’s Glowforge 3D laser printer. And it is my newest favorite […]
Tags: 3D printer, adults, creating, cutting, engraving, glowforge, inkscape, laser, laser printer, scoring, teens, The Lab
Posted in News on January 17, 2020 at 6:00 am
For the past three years, The Lab at North Spokane and The Studio at Spokane Valley have been creative places for you to explore and express your creative side. The Lab is host to art programs, STEM workshops, and a large variety of hands-on activities. With the addition of the Glowforge 3D laser printer, there […]
Tags: audio, film, glowforge, lab, photography, pi day, pie, STEM, studio, video
Posted in News on October 29, 2019 at 6:00 am
CREATE WITH GLOWFORGE AT THE LAB Creative programs for ages 16+ Create with Glowforge: Holiday Ornaments Brighten your home with ornaments designed and created by you at the library. You’ll have several basic designs to personalize with your creative ideas that the Glowforge laser printer will cut, carve, and engrave, rig […]
Tags: 3D printer, art, bookmarks, computer programming, creative, engineering, glowforge, illuminated, instant pot, laser, manuscripts, math, micro:bit, pressure cooking, science, scientific method, sewing, STEM, technology
Posted in News on June 4, 2019 at 6:00 am
All summer long we’re exploring the planets and stars at the library during A Universe of Stories. For kids and families, the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, The Zaniac, and Mobius Science Center all present programs to delight all. Along with these entertaining and educational programs, we have STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math […]
Tags: adults, booklist, books, Earth, encyclopedia, engineering, escape room, glowforge, kids, LEGO, Library of Things, mathematics, Mobius Science Center, NASA, parents, planetarium, planets, reading, rocket, science, slime, space, stars, stories, summer activities, summer programs, technology, teens, telescope, The Lab, The Studio, The Zaniac, Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, tweens, universe, video, World Book
Posted in News on May 23, 2019 at 6:00 am
We’re delighted to announce a new 3D printing class using the Glowforge printer at The Lab at North Spokane Library. For 3D printing enthusiasts, Glowforge brings a new method for creation. Those familiar with our 3D printing services and drop-in hours at Spokane Valley Library know all about our Ultimaker 2+ printer and the way […]
Tags: 3D, acrylic, adults, cardboard, classes, create, cutter, designs, engraver, fabric, glowforge, laser, leather, paper, printer, printing, software, teens, The Lab, wood, workshop