Between the Bookends: March & April 2025

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Between the Bookends: March & April 2025

Grow with the Library this Spring

Spring is a time of hope, growth, and restoration. Embrace the spirit of the season with these classes & events.

Singing Bird & The Importance of Native American Women

Monday, March 3, 7 p.m.

Award-winning Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Native American women in Illinois.

Road Scholar Video Keynote:

Doris Kearns Goodwin on Leadership in Turbulent Times

Thursday, April 3, 1 p.m.

Join the Library watch party to view this special virtual event for Road Scholars’ 50th anniversary. Refreshments served.

Relax with Ramen for Teens

Wednesday, April 16, 4 p.m.

Enjoy ramen noodles and stress-relief crafts.

Earth Week Painting

Monday, April 21, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Week with a special eco-friendly painting class for kids.

Sow Native Plants from the Seed Library

Pick up a free seed packet from the Information Desk on the 2nd floor, donate seeds, and stop by the next Brookfield Native Plants Club meeting: Certify Your Native Habitat on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m ..

Illinois Librari es Present:

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.

Learn more about foraging and the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

Intro to Digitization

Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m.

Digitize physical media using Editing Studio technology.

American Sign Language (ASL) Storytime

Monday, April 28, 10:30 a.m.

A special American Sign Language storytime with an ASL interpreter for 2-5 year-olds.

Cards & Conversation Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

March 4 & 18 | April 1, 15 & 29

Play card games while socializing.

Drawn to the Library: Celebrate National Library Week April 6-12

This National Library Week, celebrate the many benefits of libraries by participating in special classes & events, including the first ever Friends + Foundation National Library Week Raffle! See pages 6-8 for more info.

Youth Classes & Events

Bilingual

Spanish Storytime

Friday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more in English and Spanish with special guests from The Language Labs.

Cuentos bilingües en español

viernes, 14 de marzo, 10:30 a.m.

Únase a nosotros para escuchar historias, canciones, manualidades y más en inglés y español con invitados especiales de The Language Labs.

Disability Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Saturday, April 5, 1 p.m.

Find support and share resources with other parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Meets every other month at the Library.

Art Explorers: Lo ose Parts Collage

Wednesday, March 5, 4:30 p.m.

Arrange cutting and loose parts into a unique collage in this after-school art class.

GradesK-5

Green Thumb Club: Houseplant Propagation Station

Thursday, March 6, 4:30 p.m.

Learn how to grow new houseplants with water propagation.

Take home a cutting and watch it sprout.

GradesK-5

Earth Week

Painting

Monday, April 21, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Earth

Week with a special eco-friendly painting class. Allages

Sustainable Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for an Earth Day storytime.

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Spring Break!

Cinema Craft Corner

Monday, March 24, 3 p.m.

Watch the movie Elemental (PG) and make an element jar craft in the downstairs Meeting Room!

3D Printing—Kids Edition

Tuesday, March 25, 4:30 p.m.

National Library Week:

Guess the Book Challenge

Monday, April 7—Saturday, April 12

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to participate in this fun challenge and enter the Grand Prize Drawing. Allages

American Sign

Language (ASL) Storytime Monday, April 28, 10:30 a.m.

It’s Deaf History Month! Join the Youth Services team for an American Sign Language storytime with an ASL interpreter from The Language Labs.

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Drawn to the Library: Zine Creation Workshop

Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 p.m.

Kids will create mini-magazines in this special National Library Week workshop.

Create 3D designs with Tinkercad.

READ to the Dogs

Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m.

Practice your reading skills with dogs from the Hinsdale Humane Society.

Comic Creation Club: Animals

Wednesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.

Write, draw, and create comic strips with animals.

Minecraft Mania: Spring Break

Thursday, March 27, 3 p.m.

Play Minecraft at the Library!

Disney Dance Party

Friday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.

Move and groove to your favorite Disney hits.

All Ages

Legotastic Saturday

Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.

Build as far as your imagination takes you in this drop-in event for the whole family.

Take & Make Friday Crafts

Fridays in March & April Allages

By participating in Library classes and events, a participant consents to use by the Library of the participant’s image in photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings in Library newsletters, the website, and/or Library public affair materials. The Library will not name persons in photographs without their or their parent’s consent.

Walk-ins welcome, where applicable. All events held at the Library unless otherwise specified.

Grades K-5:

Yoga for Kids

Tuesday, March 4, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2, 4:30 p.m.

Yoga instructor Marianne Mohrhusen teaches relaxing afternoon stretching.

Slime Club: Spring Slime

Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

March 7, 21

Every other month, let’s make slime! This month’s theme will be spring slime.

Birdhouse Painting

Monday, March 17, 4:30 p.m.

Welcome spring by painting a colorful birdhouse for our feathery friends.

Zumba for Kids

Wednesday, March 19, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30, 4:30 p.m.

Let’s dance! Move and groove at this after-school dance party.

Early Literacy:

Ninja Storytime at the Ninja Squad Gym

Friday, March 7, 11 a.m.

Friday, April 25, 11 a.m.

Join us at the Ninja Squad Gym for storytime and movement! MeetsatNinjaSquadGyminNorthRiverside

Baby & Me Playtime

Friday, March 28, 11 a.m.

Friday, April 25, 11 a.m.

Connect with other caregivers and babies in our Classroom.

READ to the Dogs

Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m.

Practice your reading skills with dogs from the Hinsdale Humane Society.

Spring Finger Painting

Friday, April 4, 4:30 p.m.

Let’s get messy! Finger paint flowers, trees, birds, and all things spring.

Geek Lab: Seed Bombs

Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

April 11, 25

Make seed bombs, small balls of packed seeds to plant this spring.

3D Printing—Kids Edition

Tuesday, March 25, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29, 4:30 p.m.

Learn how to create 3D designs with Tinkercad. Some laptops available.

Kids encouraged to bring their own device.

Grover Yoga

Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy a reading of GroverYogaand try some yoga poses.

Sensory Playtime

Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 a.m.

Get messy and explore all five senses in this special sensory playtime.

Storytimes

Join us for a variety of early literacy classes. Storytimes will take place from March 10—April 25

Registrationencouraged

Book Babies

Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

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Storytime Stars

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

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Tiny Tots Storytime

Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

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Stories Galore

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

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Storytime Spectacular

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

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Grades 3-5:

Coding for Kids

Saturday, March 8, 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 12, 1 p.m.

Gain coding and computer science skills.

Adult Classes & Events

Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women

Monday, March 3, 7 p.m.

Award-winning Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Native Americans in Illinois with a focus on Native women.

Do One Thing Different

Monday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.

Bryant Torres from Thrivent explores how personal values affect financial decisionmaking and shares how small changes can improve finances over time.

Road Scholar Video Keynote: Doris Kearns Goodwin

Leadership in Turbulent Times

Thursday, April 3, 1 p.m.

Road Scholar and famed historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin, explores how past presidents have led the country through difficult times in this special video event for the Road Scholars’ 50th anniversary. Join the watch party at the Library. Refreshments served.

5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly

Thursday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself from life’s what-ifs. Bryant Torres from Thrivent returns to share strategies for outliving your savings.

Reduce Your Household Hazardous Waste with Green Cleaning

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.

Learn how to properly recycle household hazardous waste materials and make DIY green cleaning products. Presented by the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability.

Certify Your Native Habitat

Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.

Learn about local and national programs available to support your native gardening with the Brookfield Native Plants Club.

Sustainable Brookfield Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m.

On this Earth Day, the Brookfield Conservation Commission will present progress updates on the first year of Brookfield's Sustainability Plan, share future goals, and offer opportunities for citizens to get involved.

Paint & Sip Mixed Media

Session 1: Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m.

Session 2: Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.

Join local artist Carla Riseman for a paint & sip mocktail class. With 15 seats available per session, registration is required; walk-ins welcome to observe. Registration beginsSunday, March9; pleaseregister foronlyone session.

Mississippi River Adventures

Monday, April 28, 7 p.m.

Get insider tips on exploring the Upper Mississippi from Galena, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri. Learn where to go, what to do, and all about the mighty river's storied past.

Silent Reading Night with Babysitting Friday, March 28, 6:15-8 p.m.

Friday, April 25, 6:15-8 p.m.

Carve out silent reading time for yourself while kids ages 6 and up enjoy a movie and popcorn in the Library’s lower level. Adults will be treated to tea, cookies, and quiet bliss.

Genealogy Club

Native American Indian and Indigenous Genealogical Research

Tuesday, March 11, 4 p.m.

Join us for a webinar! Learn about genealogical research methods for Native American, Indian, First Nations, Aboriginal, and Indigenous Persons and family history resources.

Learning to Use A to Z Maps Online

Tuesday, April 8, 4 p.m.

Learn how to use A to Z Maps Online, a one-stop shop for over 145,000 different maps, geography quizzes, and lesson plans for teachers. No registration or research experience required. Walk-ins and new faces welcome.

Register for classes and events online at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at 708-485-6917, in person at the Library, or with the LSF Brookfield Library app.

By participating in Library classes and events, a participant consents to use by the Library of the participant’s image in photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings in Library newsletters, the website, and/or Library public affair materials. The Library will not name persons in photographs without their or their parent’s consent.

Walk-ins welcome, where applicable. All events held at the Library unless otherwise specified.

Walk-ins welcome, where applicable. All events held at the Library unless otherwise specified.

Hook & Needle Guild

Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

March 5 & 19

April 2, 16, 30

Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiasts, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and knitting novices; join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. New faces welcome!

True Crime Club

Podcast Discussion: HuntingWarhead

Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m.

Listen to the podcast HuntingWarhead about child predation on the dark web and join us for a discussion. Listeners advised that this podcast discusses distressing subjects and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Book Discussion: TheArtThief

Wednesday, April 9, 7 p.m.

This month, we will discuss

TheArtThief:ATrueStory ofLove,Crime,anda DangerousObsessionby

Michael Finkel. Tea, coffee, and hot cocoa provided. Copies of the book available for pickup at the Library starting March 10.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Get an inside look at the space industry with Coralie Adam, an Illinois native and current aerospace engineer at KinetX Aerospace.

9to5:

Brain Bootcamp

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

March 11, 25

April 8, 22

Stay mentally fit with trivia, brain games, puzzles, conversation, and more.

Cards & Conversation

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

March 4, 18

April 1, 15, 29

Play card games while socializing.

The Story of a Movement

Watch On Demand Friday, March 21—Sunday, March 23

This documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy, and which was the basis for the feature film, 9to5 , starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Celebrate African American and Indigenous food traditions with forager and outdoor educator, Alexis Nikole Nelson. Learn more about foraging and the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

For Seniors

Chair Zumba

Fridays at 1:30 p.m.

March 14, 28

April 11, 25

Improve strength and energy in this seated exercise dance class.

Chair Yoga

Mondays at 11 a.m. on Zoom

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

April 7, 21, 28

Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. For home viewing only.

Sponsored by the Friends + Foundation For The Brookfield Library and the AgeOptions Grant

Device Drop-In

Mondays, March 3, 17, 31 at 11 a.m.

Mondays, April 7, 21 at 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m.

Get electronic device help from a librarian. Now with new Saturday hours.

Hump Day Stretch

Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

March 26

April 9, 23

Refresh with a 45-minute stretch class.

National Library Week

Drawn to the Library! Celebrate

National Library Week: April 6-12

What draws people to the Library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative classes & events, libraries are essential to thriving communities.

National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.

Whatever draws you in, the Library has something for everyone. Whether you’re preparing for a career change, launching a business, raising a family, or embracing retirement, the Library is here to support your journey. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities.

Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud are Honorary Chairs Award-winning author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud have been selected Honorary Chairs of National Library Week 2025.

National Library Week 2025 Classes & Events

Youth: Guess the Book Challenge

Monday, April 7– Saturday, April 12 All day

Maker Class: DIY Literary Tote Bags

Monday, April 7

Session 1: 6 p.m.

Session 2: 7 p.m.

Evening Cookbook Club Monday, April 7, 7 p.m.

Genealogy Club:

Learning to Use A to Z Maps Online Tuesday, April 8, 4 p.m.

Film Discussion: TheTenthVictim(Italy) Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.

Teen Mixed Media Art Class Wednesday, April 9, 4 p.m.

Drawn to the Library:

Zine Creation Workshop for Kids Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 p.m.

True Crime Club: TheArtThief Book Discussion Wednesday, April 9, 7 p.m.

Drawing 101: How to Use Lighting and Shading Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.

Illinois Libraries Pr esent: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Teen Take & Make: Magnetic Poetry Friday, April 11 | All day

Coding for Kids Saturday, April 12, 1 p.m.

Scan for Book Clubs

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club

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TheThreeStigmata ofPalmerEldritch by Philip K. Dick

Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m.

TheHiddenGirl andOtherStories by Ken Liu

Wednesday, April 2, 7 p.m.

Non-Fiction Book Club

TheExtraordinaryLife ofanOrdinaryMan by Paul Newman

Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.

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Cloistered:

MyYearsasaNun by Catherine Coldstream

Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.

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Girls Night Out

Book Club

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TheUnchargedFlight ofOliviaWest by Sarah Ackerman

Monday, March 24, 7 p.m.

ABrilliantNight ofStarsandIce by Rebecca Connolly

Monday, April 21, 7 p.m.

Book Clubs

CopiesofallbookclubselectionsareavailableattheLibrary. ContactAdult&TeenServicestolearnmoreaboutaspecificbookclub.

Books & Brews Book Club

AManCalledOve by Fredrik Backman

Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.

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EmpireofPain by Patrick Radden Keefe

Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m.

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Poetry Appreciation Group

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MakeMeRain: Poems& Prose by Nikki Giovanni

Wednesday, March 19, 7 p.m.

Post-Colonial LovePoem by Natalie Diaz

Wednesday, April 16, 7 p.m.

Books & Bites

Cookbook Club

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Follow a recipe and bring a dish to share. Show off your skills and bring your appetite.

TheSimply HappyCookbook by Steve and Kathy Doocy Tuesday, March 18, 12 p.m.

BountifulCooking by Agatha Achindu Tuesday, April 15, 12 p.m.

Evening Cookbook Club

MeetsattheLibrary

SmittenKitchen

Keepers by Deb Perelman

Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m.

CookinginRealLife: Delicious& Doable RecipesforEveryDay by Lidey Heuck

Monday, April 7, 7 p.m.

NEW! 100 Years of Crime Book Club

KillersofaCertainAge by Deanna Raybourn

Thursday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.

Meets at Wye Valley Apartments

The Library is partnering with Cantata as they celebrate their centennial.

We invite the community to join us for a new book club featuring British and American crime authors.

The club will meet at the Wye Valley Apartments on the Cantata campus in March, May, July, September, and November 2025. Copies of the discussion book for each meeting will be available for pickup at the Library Holds Shelf.

Movies & Teen Events

@ the Library

Film Discussion Series

View and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films.

Tótem(Mexico)

Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.

A young girl navigates a world of adults and terminal illness over the course of one day.

TheTenthVictim (Italy)

Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.

In this futuristic film, a huntress' plan to kill a victim for a TV sponsorship deal is compounded by romance.

Movies with Marty

Join film enthusiast Marty Blank for a screening of his favorite movies.

IWentDown

Saturday, March 22, 1 p.m.

An ex-con coerced by a crime-boss, is hindered by his assigned partner.

Jazz Movie: ‘RoundMidnight

Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m.

A troubled American musician finds refuge and support in Paris. Inspired by real-life jazz legends Lester Young and Bud Powell.

Teen Classes & Events

Teen Cooking:

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Wednesday, March 12, 4 p.m.

Grades 6-12, stop by the Library to make an edible pot of gold. Registration is required.

Author Event!

Mindy McGinnis

Monday, March 17, 7 p.m.

La Grange Public Library

Meet author Mindy McGinnis in-person at the La Grange Library! Listen to this awardwinning novelist talk about her craft, answer questions, and sign books.

Teen Craft: Mini Book Nook

Wednesday, March 19, 4 p.m.

Make your own mini book nook in a tin.

Teen Craft: Tote Bags

Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m.

Make a reusable tote bag for Earth Day.

Teen Mixed-Media Art Class

Wednesday, April 9, 4 p.m.

Transform fairytales, recycled books, and drawings into art for National Library Week.

Teen Take & Make: Magnetic Poetry

Friday, April 11 | All day

Pick up a kit starting Friday, April 11 to create word magnets to arrange in poems.

Teen Cooking: Relax with Ramen

Wednesday, April 16, 4 p.m.

Enjoy ramen noodles and stress relief crafts.

Spring Break!

TAG Spring Break

Pizza Party

Wednesday, March 26, 4 p.m.

Join us for pizza and share ideas about how to make the Library a better place for teens. Attendees can earn 1 hour of volunteer credit.

Teen D &D

Friday, March 28

4:30 p.m.

Sign up for this teen-run event and catch up with the Dungeons & Dragons adventure!

Gamers’ Paradise Friday, March 28, 4 p.m.

Play video games with friends.

Teen D &D

Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

March 14, 28 | April 11, 25

Join the Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

Get Your Game On Friday, March 21, 6:15 p.m.

Friday, April 18, 6:15 p.m.

Stop by after hours for gaming and pizza. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.

Gamers’ Paradise

Friday, March 28, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 25, 4 p.m.

Play video games with friends.

Teen Advisory Group: Cardz for Kidz

Wednesday, April 30, 4 p.m.

Create a hand-made card for Cardz for Kidz, an organization that spreads cheer to patients across the globe.

Scan for Maker Classes & Events

Sunday Crafternoons

Sundays at 2 p.m.

March 9, 23

April 13, 27

Maker Studio Classes

Maker classes are open to all ages; youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Register for classes and events at www.lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org, by phone at (708) 485-6917 x 130, or with the LSF Brookfield Library app.

Spend Sunday afternoons crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or try one of ours! Drop-ins welcome.

Hand-Sewn Mini Cloth Baskets

Session 1: Monday, March 3, 6 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, March 3, 7 p.m.

Make hand-sewn cloth baskets. Use them for holidays, gifts and to decorate at home.

St. Patrick’s Day

Leprechaun Wall Art

Session 1: Monday, March 10, 6 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, March 10, 7 p.m.

Create fun wall art just in time for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Maker Machines: Intro to the Mayku FormBox Mold-Maker

Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m.

Sign up to learn about the Maker

Studio’s vacuumpowered, moldmaking machine. Demonstrations will be held.

Dizzy Electricity: Using Circuits and Batteries to Create Electrical Currents

Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.

Make electricity run in circles with simple circuit parts and batteries.

Teaching Tech: Intro to YouTube

Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m.

Want to be the next star YouTuber?

Learn the basics of video blogging and sharing on this popular platform.

3D Modeling Software Basics: Sculptris and Tinkercad

Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.

Learn how to create 3D models with Sculptris and Tinkercad, two free and opensource apps used for 3D printing and more.

DIY Literary Tote Bags

Session 1: Monday, April 7, 6 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, April 7, 7 p.m.

Make a literary-themed tote bag to celebrate National Library Week.

Drawing 101: How to Use Lighting and Shading

Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.

Learn how to use directional lighting and shading to bring your drawings to life.

Hand-Sewn Cloth Plushie Bunny

Session 1: Monday, April 14, 6 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, April 14, 7 p.m.

Hand-sew an adorable cloth plushie bunny to keep or gift in this beginner-friendly class.

Maker Machines: Intro to the Carvey

Tuesday, April 15, 7 p.m.

Interested in what the 3D carver can do with certain materials? Sign up for this introductory class in the Maker Studio.

Maker Studio 101

Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 1, 7 p.m.

Complete the Maker Studio orientation by attending this introductory class. We'll cover procedures, reservations, machine operation, materials, and best practices.

3D Print & Design Club

Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.

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Teaching Tech: Intro to Digitization

Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m.

Learn how to use free tools in the Editing Studio to digitize physical media. Convert VHS tapes, cassette tapes, slides, and photos to digital formats for online use & storage.

Virtual Take & Makes

Origami Butterflies

Friday, March 21, 5 p.m. on Facebook

Pick up a kit starting Friday, March 7 and be on the lookout for an accompanying video on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make DIY Origami Butterflies.

Yarn-Wrapped Bunnies

Friday, April 18, 5 p.m. on Facebook

Pick up a kit starting Friday, April 4 and be on the lookout for an accompanying video on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make Yarn Wrapped Bunnies.

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I-PASS On Demand

Sunday, March 30, 11:30 a.m.—4 p.m. Friday, April 4, 10 a.m.—3 p.m.

Visit the I-PASS On Demand team in the lobby to open a new account, add a new license plate, pay overdue fees, activate a new sticker tag transponder, and learn about the I-PASS Assist Program.

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