Slate asks, “What Will Become of the Library?” Libraries will evolve and FabNewport is excited to partner with Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport libraries to develop innovation studios. On the wings of a $25,000 grant from the Office of Library and Information Services FabNewport will train library staffers and run programs for young children this summer. Each library will receive a 3D printer, vinyl cutter and electronics. This presents a tremendous opportunity for folks of all ages to access powerful materials and get some support in their explorations.
FabNewport worked with elementary school children last week at the Boys and Girls Club. The kids were excited to design using Tinkercad and print. 3D prints take time and we couldn’t get to them all. Now children will be able to bring their .stl files to the local library and have at it.
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When will your list of classes/camps for ages 13 and older be coming out? We went to the NPL info session and my daughter would love to sign up for something!
We will have a full schedule in about a week. Also, you can come to open Lab at the Jamestown Arts Center, $15/session. Time are Tuesday: 6-8; Thursday, 3-5; Saturday, 10-1. Sessions are open to all.
Steve