Our elevator is still down. All Maker Day events are on the first floor.
Download a Maker Day Map PDF! We'll be passing these out on Saturday, too.
Calling All Makers!
Maker Day is back and in-person! Get hands-on with all that the Library has to offer as we conclude National Library Week.
Maker Day is a free, all-ages event, featuring local businesses, non-profit organizations, community members, and library staff. Drop in to explore exhibits and booths with demonstrations and activities throughout the library. Learn about the new Studio expansion of the Digital Media Lab and other renovation projects. Tour The Studio. Enjoy special workshops and maker events throughout the day!
Learn and create with 4H, Girl Scouts, Math Magic, MOMS Club, Peaceful Pottery, Painting with Tracie, Will County Master Gardeners, Lincoln-Way Robotics Club, Board & Brush, Soapy Roads, and more!
Thank you to LGM Balloon Decor for their beautiful balloon arch donation.
Schedule
Take a look at the planned schedule below:
- 10:00 AM: New Lobby Ribbon Cutting & Maker Day Kick-off (Refreshments in The Studio until 11 AM)
- 10:15 AM: Exhibits Open
- 10:15 AM: Meet & Draw with Local Children's Author, Renee Galvin (Age 5-12; Registration Required)*
- Craft with Daisy Girl Scouts, 4H Club, MOMS Club, Math Magic, Teen Advisory Group & Library Staff
- Meet & Color with Local Children's Author Renee Galvin
- Talk & Take with the Will County Master Gardeners & Naturalists
- Listen & Learns with the Lincoln-Way Central Robotics Club, Painting with Tracie, Peaceful Pottery, Alterations by Rachael, New Life for Old Bags, and Fiber Arts Club
- 10:30 AM: Studio Tour
- 10:30 AM: Natural Soap Making with Gemstone Embellishment (Adult & Teens Grade 7 and up; Registration Required)*
- 11:00 AM: Studio Tour
- 10:30 AM: Crochet for Beginners (Adult & Teens Grade 7 and up; Registration Required)*
- 11:30 AM: Studio Tour
- 12:30 PM: Studio Tour
- 12:30 PM: Zentangle Cards (Adult & Teens Grade 7 and up; Registration Required)*
- 1:00 PM: Studio Tour
- 1:30 PM: Studio Tour
- 2:00 PM: Exhibits Close
*Registration is required for all workshops.