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Just For Makers

Makers at Heart

Channel your inner artist, improve a crafting skill, or learn how to incorporate technology into your creativity.  In 309 Creative, the library’s makerspace, you can bring your ideas to life!

If digital making is more your thing you can reserve our Sound Studio to record music, edit film, or make a podcast.

Convert slides, photographs, audio cassettes, and VHS tapes into digital files to preserve family memories using a digitization station in our computer lab.

Monthly programs are offered on a variety of crafts, skills, and technology for beginners and intermediate learners. If a classroom environment isn’t for you, learn at your own pace during our Open Labs in 309 Creative or book a one-on-one appointment for the Sound Studio, Computer Lab, or digitizing stations.
DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 4

DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 4

The Open-Source Museum isn't just for showcasing artifacts that people otherwise might not be able to see (much less touch!) themselves. It's also a way to show off our 3D printers and give examples on how a model can look different from an ... READ MORE

DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 3

DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 3

The artifacts printed for Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt as part of 8 Countries in 1 Day were such a hit that it was obvious they needed to be kept around. However, their proper location in 309 Creative wasn't created until 2025: the ... READ MORE

From Seed to Harvest to Seed Again: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden

From Seed to Harvest to Seed Again: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden

A successful garden doesn't have to begin with an expensive trip to the garden center, and it doesn't have to end when you pick your last tomato! At DeKalb Public Library, we're helping gardeners make the most of every stage of the growing ... READ MORE

DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 2

DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 2

After celebrating Ancient Greece for 2022's 8 Countries in 1 Day, the Tech Desk & Studio Department moved on to Ancient Egypt in 2023. Dozens of artifacts, amulets, and statues were printed for the event, though the majority were ... READ MORE

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