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Announcements: The Library and the Idea Studio will be closed on Thursday November 28th

Badging Classes
November 2024
Mayku Multiplier Thursday, November 21st, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
SiIhouette Cameo 4 Monday, November 25th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Decemeber 2024
Embroidery Machine   Monday, December 9th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
GlowForge Pro Laser   Tuesday, December 10th, 6:00pm-7:45pm

January
Glowforge Pro Laser Tuesday, January 7th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Embroidery Machine  Monday, January 13th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve CNC Router Tuesday, January 14th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
SiIhouette Cameo 4  Monday, January 20th,  6:00pm - 7:45pm
Recording Studio Tuesday, January 21st, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Glowforge Pro Laser  Tuesday, January 28th,  5:30pm - 7:45pm

February
Embroidery Machine  Monday, February 17th,  5:30pm - 7:45pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Tuesday, February 18th,  5:30pm - 7:45pm
X-Carve CNC Router Tuesday, February 25th,  5:30pm - 7:45pm

 

Upcoming "Badge & Make" project-badging classes:
November 2024
Badge & Make: Laser Engraved Ornament    Tuesday, November 26th, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
December 2024
Badge & Make: Sublimated Ornaments  Monday, December 2nd 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: Easy Sew Holiday Stocking    Monday, December 16th 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Badge & Make: 3-D Winter Printed Charms  Tuesday, December 17th 6:00pm-7:45pm
January
Badge & Make: Sublimated Air Freshener  Monday, January 6th, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
February
Badge & Make: Sublimated Air Freshener Monday, February 3rd, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

 

Monthly programs and Special Events:
November 2024
Cut & Paste Club: Tunnel Books   Wednesday, November 20th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
December 2024
The Idea Studio will be closed on Tuesday December 3rd & Wednesday December 4th
for a program that will happenening throughout the basement of the library-
all equipment  will be blocked off in Skedda for these two days **
---No Press Club meeting in Decemeber--
January
Cut & Paste Club: Valentines  Wednesday, January 29th,  6:00pm - 7:30pm

**Idea Studio may be closed for some programs**
Registration opens 2 weeks prior to class start date at 9:00am

**Video badging for is available for select equipment- If you are interested in setting up a 
one-on-one badging class with us, please contact us by email us at Ideastaff@fdlpl.org
to set up a specific date and time.**
 

Regular hours:
Monday-Thursday: 3-8 p.m.
Friday: 3-6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-4 p.m.


Check the calendar for any changes due to special programs. 


Available equipment (if trained). Bookings for use are made via Skedda:

  • 3-D printers
  • Button maker (no training req.)
  • Drawing Tablet
  • Embroidery machine
  • Glowforge Pro Laser
  • Mayku Multiplier
  • Printmaking press
  • Recording studio
  • Serger
  • Shotbox light cube (no training req.)
  • Sewing machines
  • Silhouette Cameo 4 paper/vinyl cutter
  • Sublimation printer and heat press
  • VHS tape conversion station to USB (no training req.)
  • X-Carve CNC Router

 

Contact Idea Studio with questions, at: ideastaff@fdlpl.org
  
 

 

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Who We Are 

The Idea Studio is a makerspace -- a permanent do-it-yourself zone where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. It includes work tables, laptops, equipment, and projects, and is open to anyone age 13 and older. Children under 13 are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caretaker.

Some equipment is available for use without prior training, whereas other equipment requires a user to first become "badged" before use. All users of the space are expected to follow safe use practices, clean up after themselves, and respect the space and its other users. There is no fee for use of equipment, but some have fees for supplies, or require users to bring their own supplies. PDF iconFurther details are available here, and are provided during badging.

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Embroidery machine preview (now available for training & booking)

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Idea Studio hexagons

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