Enjoy a month full of S.T.E.A.M. activities in the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library MakerSpace, located at 1482 Highway 44 in Reserve. Workshops are typically held in the mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. and in the evenings from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Attend a training and earn a badge of completion to use the equipment for personal projects!
St. John the Baptist Parish Library welcomes volunteers with experience in building, circuitry and electronics, sewing, crafting, woodworking, and robotics. For more information, contact MakerSpace Coordinator Kevin Travis at ktravis@stjohnlib.com or at 985-536-4107 ext. 3106.
Janome Sewing Machines (November 3-6)
During the first week of November, come to the MakerSpace to learn all about the Janome sewing machines. We will learn the dos and don’ts of the equipment. These computerized and manual machines have built in features for stitches, buttonholes, and fonts for embroidery.
Revopoint 3D Scanner (November 10, 12, 13)
During the second week of November, come to the MakerSpace to learn all about the Revopoint 3D scanner! The 3D scanner converts physical objects into accurate, digital 3D models that can be used with a 3D printer! We will discuss the do’s and don’ts on how to operate the 3D scanner. Join us to learn how to use the Revo Scan 5 software and how to capture clean images by scanning objects.
Explore Our Tech! Open Workshop (November 17-20 & 24-26)
During the last two weeks of November, come to the MakerSpace and learn more about the technology offered! The MakerSpace is equipped with an Epilog laser cutter, Cricut maker, large-format printer, sewing machines, 3D printers, sublimation printers, heat press, STEM educational kits, and more! There is no charge for MakerSpace activities that are part of library programs, so this is the perfect time to experiment with the tools the library has to offer! Which equipment will you choose to learn about?