Learn about maker opportunities in the Library and in your community.  

Staff will host tours and demonstrations of Shop equipment in The Shop, Arlington Public Library's makerspace. Library and community partners will provide information about their maker programs and services.

We are also hosting a variety of artist talks and workshops throughout the library.

Artist Talks and Presentations:

• Pricing Your Craft, 10 am, Glebe Room
• Digital Preservation of Family Photos, 10 am, Bluemont Room 
• Beaded Bags, 1 pm, Glebe Room

• Arlington Furniture Maker, Quincy Room

Workshops: (Registration required for the following events. Please check event posting for details.)

• Upcycled Bicycle Belts Workshop, 11 am, Quincy Room
• Corded Bracelets with Beads, 2:30 pm, Bluemont Room
• Introduction to Drywall Repair, 3:30 pm, Quincy Room

Demonstrations:

• Wood Turning, 10 am - 4:30 pm, Wilson Room
• Spinning Yarn with a Drop Spindle, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Glebe Room

Youth Activity:

• Egg Drop Challenge, 4 pm, Glebe Room

RSVP to receive an event reminder: Assistance at this event is first-come, first-served.

For more information contact 703-228-7718 or email LIB-Makers@arlingtonva.us.

For our current policies on masking please see our Library Operations Update.

• Location campus Central Library
• Audience:
  • Events for Adults
  • Events for High Schoolers
  • Good for Adults Age 55+
• Categories:
  • Maker & DIY
  • The Shop
  • Sustainability & Environment
  • Technology Training
  • STEM