Classes & Events

Are you stuck on a maker project? Do you need help with circuits, soldering, 3d design, or programming? Do you simply need ideas to get you started? Or, are you bored and curious about what other people are making? Come to the Fab Lab at the Melrose Center. Bring your projects, questions, and curiosity. A specialized instructor will be available to try and assist you. Please note: Questions are handled based on the topics discussed in any of the classes offered at the Library. What We Have • A Fab Lab Instructor to either answer your questions, or point you in the right direction • PC Laptops o 3D design software (123D Design, Makerbot Desktop) o Programming software (Arduino, Processing, Python, Scratch) • Makerbot Replicator 3D Printer o Prints are limited to 1 hour o Payment must be taken before prints o Prints cost 35cents per gram • Makerbot 3D Scanner o Scans are limited to 30 mins o Scans are free • Silhouette Cameo Cutter o Must bring own material o Can choose either markers or the blade o Cuts are free • Soldering Irons o Must be approved by the Fab Lab Instructor o Only two people can solder at a time • Assorted Hand Tools #tic #fabtic

Learn how to add headers, footers, cover pages, shading, borders and page numbers to a document. Become familiar with the Page Setup options and the Find and Replace feature. Recommended Audience: Adult #pcen #officetraining

Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. After completing the instruction take an assessment that will allow you to reserve the flight simulator during scheduled lab time. ASSESSMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: To register for this orientation and/or assessment, cardholders must attend the General Orientation for the Melrose Center and must be at least 15 years of age. Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18+ years of age). You must be present at the scheduled start time to be admitted. #tic #simtic