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Maker Space Blog: Favorite 3D Printing Videos
- Sep
- 06
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
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Trying to explain what 3D printing is can be a very tricky task. As librarians here at the Farmington Libraries, we are very lucky to be immersed in new, emerging technology on a daily basis, so it is easy for us to understand how things like 3D printing works, and exactly what it is capable […]
read moreMaker Space Blog: Farmington Retold Podcast
- Jul
- 11
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space, The Farmington Room
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A few months ago, I tried creating a unique blog post using the Maker Space’s iMac and Blue’s Yeti USB Microphone to experiment with creating and editing audio and vocal narration. Using a combination of our Maker Space equipment and audio editing software, patrons have the potential to create their own podcasts right here in […]
read moreMaker Space Blog: Painting with iPads
- May
- 09
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
- 0

Are you a painter looking to branch out of your typical medium? Or maybe you consider yourself a drawing novice, looking to improve you skills but without the hassle of purchasing additional supplies or cleaning up messes. Either way, our Maker Space has a great alternative for drawing and painting enthusiasts at all levels of curiosity! Our […]
read moreMaker Space Blog: Digital Quilting with iPads
- Mar
- 28
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
- 0

This weekend the Farmington Libraries held its 4th Annual Maker Fair. Visitors from all over the area stopped by to design, experiment, tinker, create, and explore by participating in all of our engaging and innovative maker activities. One of the activities that visitors were encouraged to try was our community art project located in the Maker Space. Participants used iPads […]
read moreMaker Space: Sarah Tries Gyotaku, the Japanese Art of Fish Printing
- Feb
- 01
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
- 2

Before the invention of photography, 19th century Japanese fishermen equipped their boats with rice paper, ink, and brushes in order to create gyotaku – elaborate rubbings of freshly caught fish – to record their trophy catches. The art of gyotaku is still being used today and is said to bring good luck to fishermen. The animated […]
read moreMaker Space Blog: Patron Spotlight – Lynne Levesque
- Jan
- 20
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
- 0

The library’s Maker Space is an exciting place to be, and as its popularity continues to grow within our community, our staff has been thrilled to see some of our patrons designing and creating some amazing products. These unique and thoughtful creations of our patrons continue to inspire our library team, and we love to share these successes […]
read moreMaker Space: Sarah Tries Wood Burning
- Dec
- 02
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
- 0

Need homemade gift ideas for the holidays? Well the library’s Maker Space is the perfect place to get inspired! Every season our very own craft-master Vida Lashgari hosts a Giftmaking Morning Series here at the library’s Maker Space. Participants have made painted glass ornaments, felt jewelry pouches, felted soap and more! This past week’s craft was […]
read morePerfume and Cologne Workshop
- Nov
- 25
- Posted by Information Services
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Thursday, December 15, 2016 6:00 PM Main Library Using a wide array of essential oils, make your own custom fragrance! Roxann Lovell will guide you through the process of creating your own perfume or cologne. Each attendee will go home with two fragrances. This program is for adults. SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
read moreMaker Space: Sarah Tries Embroidering
- Aug
- 16
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
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Both the embroidery machine and sewing machine are by far two of the most requested pieces of equipment to get trained on here at the library’s Maker Space. We have already seen trained patrons returning to the space to use the machines for their own personal sewing projects and crafts. After seeing so many amazing ideas and designs […]
read moreMaker Space: Sarah Tries Maker Camp
- Jul
- 29
- Posted by farmlib
- Posted in Maker Space
- 0

Every summer The Farmington Libraries participates in hosting in a multi-session program for kids & teens called Maker Camp. Kids are encouraged to explore the process of creating and making by taking part in a wide variety of hands-on crafts and projects. This week I wanted to try it out for myself with the help of Anna Boisvert, the […]
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