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Hi everyone, click the following link to see a cool WENY TV newscast focusing on the Southeast Steuben County Library Makerspace — Creation Station!
Thanks to WETM TV, and specifically to Reporter Isabel Garcia, for coming to visit our Makerspace and helping us to get the word out that it is a great place to come to create projects!
Have a great weekend!
Linda, SSCL
Monday, November 9, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m. on Mondays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 3:00 – 5:00 p. m. on Tuesdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Thursday, November 12, 2015:
Senior Tech: Introduction to Tablets, E-Readers & Streaming Video Players: This program will offer a history of the evolution of tablets, e-readers & streaming video players and will offer tips on just how you can use these devices to enrich your daily life! There will be tablets, e-readers and streaming video players to try out! Join us! Refreshments will be served.
Registration is appreciated! To register for this program stop by the library, call us at: 607-936-3712 x 502, or, send an email to us at the following address: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Corning Area Writer’s Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse. For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext. 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p. m.
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, open from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library
include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning projects (photos, slides, documents)
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space.
Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Saturday, November 14, 2015:
NaNoWriMo Write In: Get your 50,000 words in this month. Bring a laptop or notebook and pen. Prizes and refreshments provided.
Time: 3:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
Available Throughout The Week: One-On-One Personal Technology Appointments:You can make an appointment with a member of the Library’s Digital Literacy Services staff as an individual or for 2-4 people to learn how to use a new computer, Mac, e-reader, tablet, smartphone, email, The Internet or a variety of software including the Microsoft Office Suite & Skype at a variety of times throughout each month.
This is a free service the library offers!
To make an appointment call the library at: 607-936-3713 x 502 or send an email to us at the following email address: DIGLIT@STLS.ORG
Have a great week!
Linda, SSCL
Tuesday, August 25, 2015:
Sticky Notes: A Thematic Book Club: The theme for August will be “Books set outside the USA.” Simply pick a book to read related to that theme in some way, fiction or non-fiction, any genre, then come tell the group about it – what it was about, what you liked, or didn’t like. Then we’ll vote on the next theme! Light refreshments served. For questions, call Michelle Wells at 607 936 3713 x 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
This program is held the 4th Tuesday of the month @ 1 pm
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, will be open from 1 – 4 p.m.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All Patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
3 D Printer Program: Kitchen Accessories: This program will include a brief 3 D Printer presentation and then attendees will download and customize a selection of kitchen accessories from the Makerbot companion website Thingiverse. The kitchen accessories will include: wall hooks, salt & pepper shakers, napkin holders, bag clips & measuring spoons. Program attendees will pick two items to print.
Note: Since the 3 D Printer process takes a while program attendees will have to pick up their printed items at a later date. Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015:
Walking Club: Using Fitness Trackers, Mobile Music Players and Fitness Apps: Join the Digital Literacy Services Team and learn how to use a fitness tracker, MP3 player and health apps to improve your walking experience. We will have a brief presentation each week discussing popular fitness trackers, MP3 Players and health apps available. Then, we will put on our walking shoes and hit the pavement for a nice walk around our new Tioga Avenue walking park and utilize some of those devices to see how they work! Bring your walking shoes, bottled water and any new health tracking device you might already own or try one of ours!
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday, August 27, 2015:
Creation Station, The Southeast Steuben County Library’s Makerspace, will be open from 5-8 p.m.
About Creation Station:
Creation Station (Makerspace) projects that will be available to be created at the Southeast Steuben County Library include:
3 D Printer created projects*
Computer created projects
Sewing projects*
Scanning
Art projects*
Scrapbooking projects*
Drawing
All Patrons interested in using the Creation Station will be required to receive training before using the space. Projects that require training are only accessible upon staff availability.
*Some projects will require a small fee for materials.
Corning Area Writer’s Group: Inject some socialization into your solo writing time by join the library’s Adult Creative Writers Group for conversation, inspiration and feedback on writing projects. No sign up is required. This group meets every Thursday from 6-8 pm. On the third Thursday of the month the group meets in the library. On the other Thursdays the group meets at Soul Full Cup CoffeeHouse.
For more information, please call Adult Services Director Michelle Wells at (607) 936-3713 ext. 209 or email wellsm@stls.org.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Have a great week!
Linda, SSCL
Tech & Book Talk at SSCL 