Bring your ideas to life during June in the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
On Wednesday, June 19 at 6 p.m., join the Idea Studio’s second meetup to learn about the “Boomerang Bag” project that began in Australia in 2013. This program is about connecting communities, making reusable bags, diverting waste, starting conversations, fostering sustainable behavior, and having a bit of fun. To participate, register at calendar.fdlpl.org.
Then, join any of the three Let’s Make events scheduled for June:
• On Monday, June 17 at 6 p.m., earn a badge for use of the Idea Studio’s Janome sewing machine to make your own reusable tote bag to take home. For ages 13+. Register starting June 3 at calendar.fdlpl.org.
• Or, on Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m., get badged on the Idea Studio’s Glowforge Pro laser engraver/cutter to make a keychain to take home. For ages 13+. Register starting June 4 at calendar.fdlpl.org.
• Then, on Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m., earn a badge on the Sublimation Printer and Heat Press, then make a cup holder coaster for your car. For ages 13+. Register starting June 10 at calendar.fdlpl.org.
Need to learn the basics of the Idea Studio’s Inkscape program? Learn how to use this professional quality vector graphics software that can be used with a wide-range of equipment available in the Idea Studio. For ages 13+. Register starting June 4 at calendar.fdlpl.org.
The Idea Studio is open for walk-in visits Monday through Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
Fond du Lac Public Library operates two locations: the Main Library at 32 Sheboygan St. in downtown Fond du Lac, and the Allen J. Buechel Branch at 1139 E. Johnson St. near Festival Foods. The main library is open daily: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Chapter 52 Bookstore at 52 Sheboygan St. is open Monday through Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the Allen J. Buechel Branch is open weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information about any of these locations, visit fdlpl.org.