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Monday August 18 All Day
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Can you catch ‘em all? Stop by the library this week to hunt for some of your favorite Pokémon. Follow the clues to find them all and claim a small prize! This special scavenger hunt will run each day until 30 minutes before library closing. https://shrewsburyma.a......More
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tiny Tots Playgroup - CANCELLED
This open playgroup is for families with children from birth to three years old. (Siblings welcome!) This is a great opportunity to socialize and learn from one another! https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/infant-explorers-48/
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Book Beats - CANCELLED
Now on Mondays! Join Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for preschoolers and their grownups, but all are welcome. N......More
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Monday August 18 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Pokémon Party
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us for a fun-filled Pokémon party with games, crafts, and activities inspired by your favorite characters. Costumes encouraged—come dressed as your favorite Pokémon or Trainer! All are welcome. No registration required. https://shr......More
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Monday August 18 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
On My Own Storytime
In this independent storytime for ages 3–5, kids join the fun on their own while grown-ups wait just outside. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build confidence, practice being apart from caregivers, and learn early classroom skills like listenin......More
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Monday August 18 1:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Trained Maker Appointments
This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage. ......More
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Monday August 18 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Drop-in Coloring!
Drop in on Monday afternoons over the summer to chill out and color! Each week will have different coloring sheets, so come check it out! https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-coloring-6/
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Longsword Basics
A historical martial art that had died out is being brought back to life! Join us for a fun lesson on German Long Sword. See how we reconstruct the techniques from period texts and try it out yourself. Participants should wear clothes that will be comfortable for wiel......More
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Monday August 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Build It Club
Drop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/cal......More
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Tuesday August 19 All Day
Escape Room Setup
Teen Escape Room Setup https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/escape-room-setup-10/
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Tuesday August 19 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Tinker Time
Tinker Time is a fun hands-on learning opportunity geared to older toddlers and preschoolers together with a parent or caregiver. Explore a variety of STEAM and early literacy stations. No registration is required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More
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Tuesday August 19 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer with STEAM: Math Week
Get passionate about STEAM this summer! Summer with STEAM will have kids eager to learn, explore, and create. Students will be introduced to STEAM subjects through exciting, hands-on activities. Science Week - July 29th-July 31st Technology/Engineering Week - August......More
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Tuesday August 19 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
LEGO: Free Build
Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-free-build-7/...More
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Tuesday August 19 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s ho......More
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Tuesday August 19 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s ho......More
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Tuesday August 19 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Lego Club
Head to the Children's Program Room and build with Legos. Follow our weekly prompt, or create whatever your heart desires. For kids of all ages who are comfortable using Legos. Parents, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsburyma......More
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Tuesday August 19 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Pokémon Habitat STEM Challenge
Design and build the perfect home for your favorite Pokémon! Use craft and recycled materials to create a mini habitat—then test it against wind, rain, or quakes to see if it can survive the elements. For rising grades 2–5. Registration is required. Please note: We w......More
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p.m. Are you looking for a casual......More
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Wednesday August 20 All Day
Escape Room Setup
Teen Escape Room Setup https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/escape-room-setup-11/
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Wednesday August 20 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfort......More
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Wednesday August 20 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a......More
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Wednesday August 20 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pokémon Storytime
Join us for a storytime filled with exciting stories, songs, and crafts, perfect for budding trainers to explore the world of Pokémon! Best suited for kids ages 3-7 but all are welcome! No registration required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/p......More
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Wednesday August 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfort......More
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Wednesday August 20 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s ho......More
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Wednesday August 20 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s ho......More
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Wednesday August 20 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer with STEAM: Math Week
Get passionate about STEAM this summer! Summer with STEAM will have kids eager to learn, explore, and create. Students will be introduced to STEAM subjects through exciting, hands-on activities. Science Week - July 29th-July 31st Technology/Engineering Week - August......More
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Wednesday August 20 1:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Trained Maker Appointments
This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage. ......More
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Wednesday August 20 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Level Up Your Songwriting
Learn the basics of song structure with Melodious Zach, then stretch your muscles with lyric writing exercises. Featuring prompts to kickstart your lyrics, and strategies to put them into a song structure. Melodious Zach has been performing music professionally since......More
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Wednesday August 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competitio......More
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Wiggle Words
Join Miss Annie Lee in the Meeting Room for Wiggle Words! We will sing, dance, read stories, and have oodles of fun! This program is intended for walking kiddos, but everyone is welcome. No tokens required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wi......More
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis
In space, no one can hear you scream… with excitement, as you conquer our Escape Room: Disaster at Moon Base Artemis! Tweens and teens are invited to test their wits, speed, and teamwork as you find clues, solve puzzles, and prevent an AI from destroying humanity’s ho......More
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Thursday August 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Fun with Colors!
Join us for a variety of simple - and colorful! - school readiness activities such as coloring, painting, cutting, gluing, and more! For preschoolers with a caregiver. (No registration required) https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coloring-club-51/
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Thursday August 21 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer with STEAM: Math Week
Get passionate about STEAM this summer! Summer with STEAM will have kids eager to learn, explore, and create. Students will be introduced to STEAM subjects through exciting, hands-on activities. Science Week - July 29th-July 31st Technology/Engineering Week - August......More
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Thursday August 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pop Stars and Popsicles
You did it! Now... join the youth services librarians to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with popsicles and karaoke fun! While supplies last. This is an all-ages family program. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury ......More
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Thursday August 21 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Aequora: Teaching Literacy with Latin
Try Aequora and see how Latin can improve your critical and analytical thinking, language arts skills, and problem solving! Aequora is an outreach program of the Paideia Institute, designed to be an engaging, relevant, and inclusive introductory Latin curriculum. The......More
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Thursday August 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Reading Glasses- 20's & 30's Book Club
Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on the 3rd Thursday of every month in a hybrid format. We will meet in the Learning Lab on the 2nd Floor, and well as on Google Meet. We are reading Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen. Copies ......More
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Thursday August 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Reading Glasses- 20's & 30's Book Club
Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on the 3rd Thursday of every month in a hybrid format. We will meet Meeting Room B on the main floor, and well as on Google Meet. New attendees, please email [email protected] to be add......More
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Friday August 22 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Makerspace Orientation
To attend All Makers times, users must attend a Makerspace Orientation. For more information about the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace visit the Makerspace website. All Makers times are for experienced users only. Users must be capable of handling equipment in a safe an......More
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Friday August 22 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
All Makers Time
All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver......More
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Friday August 22 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Cross-Stitch Keychains
Feeling crafty? Need a new keychain for your backpack? Let's make one before school starts! We're making cross-stitch keychains. No experience necessary. This craft will be quick and easy, geared towards beginners, and you'll leave with a cute keychain for the new sch......More
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Friday August 22 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer Crafternoons
Drop in for weekly themed crafting in the Children’s Program Room. Adult supervision required. Geared for children in kindergarten and up. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-crafternoons-9/
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Saturday August 23 9:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Collectibles Appraisal with Perfect Pastime 617
Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, is offering a community-wide collectibles appraisal event. So gather up all your Pokémon/sports cards/memorabilia, coins, watches, video games/consoles, comics, fine/broken jewelry, sterling silver, etc. to see if you have treasu......More
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Saturday August 23 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Healthy Habits! (1st and 2nd Grade)
Join four local high-schoolers as they teach about healthy habits for children to develop, such as handwashing, healthy eating, personal hygiene, and more. They'll share a puppet show skit and a presentation! For rising 1st and 2nd graders. Caregivers should be prese......More
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Saturday August 23 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
All Makers Time
All Makers times are available to users who have a valid CWMars library card, attended a Makerspace Orientation, agreed to the Makerspace Policy, and signed the Waiver......More
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Saturday August 23 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Healthy Habits! (3rd & 4th Grade)
Join four local high-schoolers as they teach about healthy habits for children to develop, such as handwashing, healthy eating, personal hygiene, and more. They'll share a puppet show skit and a presentation! For rising 3rd and 4th graders. Caregivers should be prese......More
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Saturday August 23 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Learn Chess: From Beginner to Intermediate
It's your move! In this engaging series of chess instruction sessions, Avighna M of St John's will help chess beginners really understand how the game is played. Join each week or as your schedule allows to learn more about opening moves, attacking and defending, midd......More
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Monday August 25 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Book Beats
Now on Mondays! Join Miss Carlina for this lively early-literacy music and movement program. Children and parents will enjoy music together through, song, dance, and instrument play. This program is intended for preschoolers and their grownups, but all are welcome. N......More
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Monday August 25 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
On My Own Storytime
In this independent storytime for ages 3–5, kids join the fun on their own while grown-ups wait just outside. Through stories, songs, and simple activities, children build confidence, practice being apart from caregivers, and learn early classroom skills like listenin......More
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Monday August 25 1:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Trained Maker Appointments
This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage. ......More
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Monday August 25 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Drop-in Coloring!
Drop in on Monday afternoons over the summer to chill out and color! Each week will have different coloring sheets, so come check it out! https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-coloring-7/
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Monday August 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Longsword Basics (Rain Date)
RAIN DATE FOR PROGRAM ON AUGUST 18TH. A historical martial art that had died out is being brought back to life! Join us for a fun lesson on German Long Sword. See how we reconstruct the techniques from period texts and try it out yourself. Participants should wear ......More
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Monday August 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Build It Club
Drop by the Children's Program Room to build with different kinds of blocks, including KEVA planks, big foam blocks, and Duplo. For kids of all ages. Caregivers, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/cal......More
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Tuesday August 26 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Tinker Time
Tinker Time is a fun hands-on learning opportunity geared to older toddlers and preschoolers together with a parent or caregiver. Explore a variety of STEAM and early literacy stations. No registration is required. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More
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Tuesday August 26 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Healthy Habits! (1st and 2nd Grade)
Join four local high-schoolers as they teach about healthy habits for children to develop, such as handwashing, healthy eating, personal hygiene, and more. They'll share a puppet show skit and a presentation! For rising 1st and 2nd graders. Caregivers should be prese......More
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Tuesday August 26 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Healthy Habits! (3rd & 4th Grade)
Join four local high-schoolers as they teach about healthy habits for children to develop, such as handwashing, healthy eating, personal hygiene, and more. They'll share a puppet show skit and a presentation! For rising 3rd and 4th graders. Caregivers should be prese......More
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Tuesday August 26 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
LEGO: Free Build
Come to the Teen Room on Tuesday afternoons to bring your imagination to life through LEGOs! This is a drop-in program, so you don't have to stay the whole time or arrive right at the start. https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-free-build-8/...More
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Tuesday August 26 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Lego Club
Head to the Children's Program Room and build with Legos. Follow our weekly prompt, or create whatever your heart desires. For kids of all ages who are comfortable using Legos. Parents, please be aware that this program has no facilitator. https://shrewsburyma......More
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Tuesday August 26 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Cave Explorations: A Kids Coding Event
This is a collaborative learning event between Iridium Tutoring and Little Innovators, Big Dreams (LIBD). Kids will have the chance to do a fun science experiment, in addition to working with Wonder Dash robots, centered around the cave exploration theme. For rising g......More
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Tuesday August 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Spanish Conversation Club
¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p.m. Are you looking for a casual......More
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Wednesday August 27 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfort......More
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Wednesday August 27 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Babies Books and Bubbles
Join Miss Carlina for Babies, Books, and Bubbles! This program includes books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and of course bubbles! Designed especially for babies 0 up to 2. Older siblings are welcome but must remain closely supervised to help ensure a safe and comfort......More
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Wednesday August 27 1:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Trained Maker Appointments
This event shows the times available for Trained Maker machine appointments in the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace. For more information about the Makerspace, check out the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace webpage. ......More