September 2022
Internet Safety: How to Stay Safe Online
Event run by Oak Park Library. You've been online a lot! Do you know the ins and outs of staying safe? Let's go over some of the rules and some ideas to help you. Learn how to be a good digital citizen as well as a cautious one on various forms of social media. Learn how to recognize and respond to cyberbullying, phishing, and suspicious behavior, as well as how to set up passwords and privacy settings to keep your…
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3D Pumpkin Carving: Slicing & Design Using CAD
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Customize a 3D design and watch your creation print out in plastic! Three Dimensional printing is a new phenomenon in the tech world, and it is an amazing way to bridge the software and physical worlds. Are you a middle school girl interested in technology? Customize a 3D Pumpkin and watch your creation print out in plastic! Students will learn about 3D printing principles, download designs onto 3D printing software, print their chosen…
Find out more »November 2022
Calavera Skull: Slicing & Design Using CAD
Event run by Oak Park Pubic Library. Customize a 3D Calavera Skull and watch your creation print out in plastic! Three Dimensional printing is a new phenomenon in the tech world, and it is an amazing way to bridge the software and physical worlds. Students will learn about 3D printing principles, download designs onto 3D printing software, and print their chosen objects in an Open Source 3D printing program for future printing.
Find out more »What’s Inside a Computer?
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Interested in exploring what's inside a computer? Find out what's inside a computer by taking one apart – all you really need is a computer and a few tools! We'll provide the tools and the computer and you get to have fun exploring!
Find out more »December 2022
3D Cookie Cutter: Slicing & Design Using CAD
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Customize a 3D Printed Cookie Cutter and get your creation printed out in one of our 3D Printers! Students will learn about 3D printing principles, design their 3D object, download designs onto 3D printing software, queue up their project to be printed, Students will learn about 3D printing principles, download designs onto 3D printing software, print their chosen objects, and then freely create their own objects in a Open Source 3D printing program…
Find out more »Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
Event run by Oak Park Pubic Library. Video is a powerful way to communicate stories through individual videos or a series of video shorts that can be used in many ways such as news stories, teach a skill, crowdfunding videos, calling people to action on an important issue, serving as a public service announcement, or simply to tell a story. Storytelling is the basis of this impactful media. In this workshop for girls in grades 5-8, students will learn how…
Find out more »What’s Inside a Computer?
Event run by Oak Park Pubic Library. Interested in exploring what's inside a computer? Find out what's inside a computer by taking one apart – all you really need is a computer and a few tools! We'll provide the tools and the computer and you get to have fun exploring!
Find out more »January 2023
3D Snow Molds: Slicing + Design Using CAD
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Customize a 3D Printed Snow Mold and get your creation printed out in one of our 3D Printers! Students will learn about 3D printing principles, design their 3D object, download designs onto 3D printing software, queue up their project to be printed, then be able to come pick up their project when it is ready.
Find out more »Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Video is a powerful way to communicate stories through individual videos or a series of video shorts that can be used in many ways such as news stories, teach a skill, crowdfunding videos, calling people to action on an important issue, serving as a public service announcement, or simply to tell a story. Storytelling is the basis of this impactful media. In this workshop for girls in grades 5-8, students will learn how…
Find out more »Programming Edison Robots using Python
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Curious about robots? Meet Edison, a Lego-compatible robot that is fun and easy to program. These robots are inexpensive and can be coded with blocks or in Python. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn about robots, explore Edison and program it in Python to avoid obstacles or follow a line. Students will also participate in a collaborative robot mission!
Find out more »3D Custom Stamps: Slicing + Design Using CAD
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Customize a 3D Printed Stamp and get your creation printed out in one of our 3D Printers! Three Dimensional printing is a new phenomenon in the tech world, and it is an amazing way to bridge the software and physical worlds. Students will learn about 3D printing principles, design their 3D object, download designs onto 3D printing software, queue up their project to be printed, then be able to come pick up their…
Find out more »Podcasting – 2 day event
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. This event runs over 2 days. Podcasting is a powerful way to communicate stories, news reports, and information. This 2-part program will get students started with tools and techniques for creating engaging podcasts. This first workshop on 01/24/2023 will familiarize students with audio recording basics and podcast best practices. The second part of the workshop on 02/07/2023 will cover additional audio editing techniques and provide additional time for students to record a podcast.…
Find out more »February 2023
3D Printed Little Boxes: Slicing + Design Using CAD
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Customize a 3D Printed Little Box and get your creation printed out in one of our 3D Printers! Three Dimensional printing is a new phenomenon in the tech world, and it is an amazing way to bridge the software and physical worlds. Students will learn about 3D printing principles, design their 3D object, download designs onto 3D printing software, queue up their project to be printed, then be able to come pick up…
Find out more »Programming Edison Robots using Python
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Curious about robots? Meet Edison, a Lego compatible robot that is fun and easy to program. These robots are inexpensive and can be coded with blocks or in Python. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn about robots, explore Edison and program it in Python to avoid obstacles or follow a line. Students will also participate in a collaborative robot mission!
Find out more »Programming Edison Robots using Python
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Meet Edison, a Lego compatible robot that is fun and easy to program. These robots are inexpensive and can be coded with blocks or in Python. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn about robots, explore Edison and program it in Python to avoid obstacles or follow a line. Students will also participate in a collaborative robot mission!
Find out more »[Waitlist Only] Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. In this workshop for girls in grades 5-8, students will learn how to construct stories and learn techniques to produce/edit photo and video content using mobile devices or iPads.
Find out more »Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. In this workshop for girls in grades 5-8, students will learn how to construct stories and learn techniques to produce/edit photo and video content using mobile devices or iPads.
Find out more »[Waitlist Only] 3D Printing Photo Frames
Event run by Oak Park Public Library. Customize a 3D-printed photo frame and get your creation printed out in one of our 3D printers! Students will learn about 3D-printing principles, design their 3D object, download designs onto 3D-printing software, queue up their project to be printed, and then pick up their project when it is ready.
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