Make It At Mount Laurel

The Mount Laurel Library is defining itself as a place that allows, encourages and facilitates collaboration in making and learning; the library is a maker place.  The Make It @ Mount Laurel Library project…

  • provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn, experience, and enjoy hands-on projects with current and new technologies.
  • facilitates innovative creation for adults and children through access to maker tools and education.
  • offers a replicable model for other libraries to use these technologies.

We hope you join us and enjoy making!

 

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Maker Tools

3D Printer – MakerBot Replicator Plus          makerbot.com

Our hottest star, the 3D printer creates objects by layering hot plastic. If you'd like to submit an object for printing, please send your .stl file using the form above.

 

Arduino Inventor’s Kits  (*)              sparkfun.com

Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software.  Beginners can create and program electronic devices.

 

 

Squishy circuits                squishycircuitsstore.com

Squishy Circuits are a project from the Thomas Lab at the University of St. Thomas. The goal of the project is to design tools and activities which allow kids of all ages to create circuits and explore electronics using play dough.

 

 

Makey Makey  (*)              sparkfun.com

Makey Makey turns everyday objects into touchpads and combines them with the Internet. Did that banana really play music?

 

 

Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Kit (*)   snapcircuits.net

Snap Circuits allow our youngest makers to have fun while learning about circuitry complete with alarms and flying objects.

 

 

Singer 8763 Curvy Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine  (*)    Singer.com

This maker tool comes in handy for practical purposes (hemming pants or making curtains) as well as creative expression (quilts and fashion design) and high tech dabbling (e-textiles).  It is the ultimate reduce/reuse/recycle tool.

 

 

Cricut Maker

Cricut Maker can quickly and accurately cut a wide variety of materials for use in a broad array of art and craft projects. Visit https://home.cricut.com/cricut-maker for more information. Also, download the Cricut Design app or visit https://design.cricut.com/#/register-customer to begin creating your own projects.

 

Button Maker  americanbuttonmachines.com

Professional Button Systems 

Express yourself or promote a program!  The button maker adds an element of hands-on whimsy to library events and programs.

 

 

KEVA planks

http://www.kevaplanks.com/

KEVA planks instantly transform libraries into engaging, interactive learning spaces.  Quiet unguided construction or activities that bring stories, STEM and Art to life.  

 

Strawbees

https://strawbees.com/

Strawbees is an award-winning, light-weight, construction system for all ages. It is a kit based on simple units called Strawbees, that lets you connect straws to each other and build little to huge mechanical objects from just straws and cardboard.

 

Crochet and Knitting

The Makerspace has crochet hooks, knitting needles, and supplies of yarn available for learning and experimenting with these crafts.