Sitting on the floor of a backroom storage closet were two very different 3D printers along with several rolls of filament. How long they had sat unused was anyone’s guess. Both printers had been generously donated, but now, no one who worked at the library knew how to use them. However, all of that has changed. One of the two original 3D printers is up and running, and, thanks to the gracious training from the CU Community FabLab, the whole staff at the library knows how to use it. The other original 3D printer, of an indeterminate origin, was not usable, but luckily a third printer has recently been donated. So far, they have gotten lots of use at the Teen FabLabs on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00PM, and, recently, they have also been available to kids and adults on one Saturday a month. This coming Saturday, March 21st, 3D printing capabilities will be available for adults from 11:00-1:00 and for Youths from 1:30-3:00PM along with other makerspace craft tools. BUT, did you know that now you can also request the use of our 3D printers any time? If you have a project you want to print, or if you just want to learn how to use the tool, fill out the form on our website to request a time.
If you haven’t hopped on the Sourdough craze yet, the library has an opportunity for you to get onboard. On Tuesday, March 24, from 5:30-6:30PM Colleen Richardson, owner of Richardson Farms, a local cottage bakery, will be at the library discussing all things sourdough from how to start your starter, use the discard, keep your starter alive, as well as best baking practices and what to avoid when making your sourdough. Registration is required for this event as our space is limited, so please sign up on our website or by calling the library.
Finally, are you a fan of poetry? Maybe you’re an aspiring poet yourself? The Tolono Public Library will be hosting a Poetry Slam Competition and Open Mic “Night” in April, and we are looking for participants! More information is on our website, or come to our Poetry Slam workshop on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30-7:00PM. Here you can learn more about what Slam Poetry is, view examples, and work on your own performance piece. There is no obligation to compete in April if you attend, so come try it out!
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