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...
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Personal Enrichment, Art and Crafts, Computers and Software, Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Machines, Makers, Making and Crafting May 27, 2026
Sculpting from scratch by hand is great, but it is also very possible to "kitbash" new models from the pieces of other models. Kitbashing You Say? Kitbashing is an artform originating with customizing model kits. Practitioners (often model-builders...
Personal Enrichment, Maker Machines, Makers May 5, 2026
In 2022, DKPL brought back 8 Countries in 1 Day, an annual event that celebrates different regions of the world and their cultures. The Tech Desk & Studio Department celebrated Ancient Greece and used the library’s 3D...
Family Fun, Art and Crafts, Audio/Video Multimedia, Crafts & Hobbies, Creative Art Scene, Maker Machines, Makers, Making and Crafting Apr 25, 2026
For many people growing up and making models, there were no videos showing how to paint a model! Today there are plenty of artists who post their painting, design, and modelling processes on Youtube. This is a collection of useful, inspirational...
Making and Crafting, Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Machines, Makers Feb 25, 2026
Keep those troublesome balls of yarn from rolling off your lap and channel your inner nerd at the same time with one of these thematic 3D printed yarn bowls: For the Dungeon Master Roll a natural 20 with your next knitting project with this simple...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Uncategorized Feb 3, 2026
We’ve made it through another harsh Midwest January, and even though it's still rather chilly outside, we’re warming hearts here at DKPL! Romance novels are flying off the shelves, and our librarians have planned picture-perfect programs to help...
Making and Crafting, Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Machines, Makers Dec 30, 2025
Think 3D printing takes all day? Think again! At the library, you can create fun, useful, and creative items in less than an hour using our 3D printer. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, quick-print projects are a great way to...
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Machines, Makers Jul 22, 2025
Summer has just gotten started and there is plenty of work to be had in the family garden. Whether harvesting spring crops or planting seedlings and bulbs for late summer, we've found a variety of 3D printable tools can help make the summer days in...
Action with Intention, Adults, Creative Art Scene, Kids, Making and Crafting, News, Personal Enrichment, Teen Oct 26, 2021
The DeKalb Public Library introduces 309 Creative, a new makerspace and craft studio! 309 Creative is a place where patrons can unleash their imagination, express themselves through arts and crafts, and explore ideas of innovation and technology....
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