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Make and Craft Afternoon
2023-10-07 13:00:00 2023-10-07 15:00:00 America/Chicago Make and Craft Afternoon Sample three different crafts in one day while checking out the library's maker technology. Try out macramé, 3D printing, and jewelry making with the Glowforge. Registration is required. Downtown Library - Technology Classroom, Maker Room, Union

Saturday, October 07
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-07 13:00:00 2023-10-07 15:00:00 America/Chicago Make and Craft Afternoon Sample three different crafts in one day while checking out the library's maker technology. Try out macramé, 3D printing, and jewelry making with the Glowforge. Registration is required. Downtown Library - Technology Classroom, Maker Room, Union

Downtown Library

Technology Classroom, Maker Room, Union

Sample three different crafts in one day while checking out the library's maker technology. Try out macramé, 3D printing, and jewelry making with the Glowforge. Registration is required.

Craft activities are designed for adult or teens and may be too difficult for children.

Embrace the boho aesthetic and vintage vibes, learn some basic macramé knots, and create a mini wall hanging. 

Learn about the 3D printer as you watch it make a planter, then pick out a 3D-printed planter to paint and take home. (Plants not included)  

Watch the Glowforge in action as it cuts out and engraves beautiful charms for earrings or keychains.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts and Hobbies |

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Downtown Library
Phone: 319.261.READ
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.

Upcoming Events

CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
Read to Dogs
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ladd Library - Community Room
Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 p.m.!
CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
Corridor Games on Demand - Community Game Day
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library - Conference Room
Come play some tabletop games with us! Bring your favorite indie RPG to share with the group or try a new game that one of our GMs has prepared. No experience necessary.
CR Chess Club
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library - Beems Auditorium B
A relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.
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