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• Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Beginner

  • When
    Sat, February 11, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
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  Learn to operate our 3D printers. The class covers safety, design issues, and operation of the hardware and software.
  

  This is a required orientation for anyone who wants to use the 3D printers. You must be a monthly member or sign out the library STEMPass to take the class.   You must maintain your monthly membership or have the STEMPass to have continued use of the 3D printers.

  No walk-ins; registration is required. Class size is limited to 6 students. Every person in your party needs to complete a registration (spouse, child, etc). If you have any issues requiring accommodations, please let us know and we will do everything we can.

  
  This session will be taught by Eric Sloan.

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• Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Beginner

  • When
    Tue, February 21, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
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  Learn to operate our 3D printers. The class covers safety, design issues, and operation of the hardware and software.
  

  This is a required orientation for anyone who wants to use the 3D printers. You must be a monthly member or sign out the library STEMPass to take the class.   You must maintain your monthly membership or have the STEMPass to have continued use of the 3D printers.

  No walk-ins; registration is required. Class size is limited to 6 students. Every person in your party needs to complete a registration (spouse, child, etc). If you have any issues requiring accommodations, please let us know and we will do everything we can.

  
  This session will be taught by Eric Sloan.

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• Equipment Orientation: Carvey

  • When
    Thu, February 23, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Member orientation for the Carvey!

  This machine features a 300W, 12,000 RPM spindle, a 8"x11.5"x 2.5" work area and is suitable for routing wood, wood products, a variety of plastics and other materials. It also features a cloud-based operator interface, Easel, where you can create your design and control the machine.

  This class is the basic orientation for anyone who wants to use the Carvey, and we will be meeting in the new Woodshop room.  

  This class requires some homework to be accomplished before you can register.  

  To attend, you must:

  • Be a member in good standing or a STEMPass holder
  • Bring in (or purchase on arrival at make717) safety glasses since we will be in a safety glasses-required room
  • Complete the design phase at home. It should take less than 30 minutes to complete, but it could be longer if you wish to keep tweaking!
  • Complete the quiz that will give you the code needed to register below
  • Register for a class using the code emailed

  Follow the instructions here: https://www.make717.org/Carvey/.

  If you have already completed the design, you can obtain the registration code by completing this quiz. A passing grade will send the code to your email.

  Walk-ins. are not accepted for this class. Class size is strictly limited due to time, distancing, and equipment availability.
  

  This session will be taught by Micah Story.

  
  

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• Equipment Orientation: Laser Cutter

  • When
    Sun, February 26, 2023
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Overview

  Learn to operate our Full Spectrum laser cutter. The primary focus of the class is to teach safe operation. To attend this course you must have already taken the information session and tour at make717.
  
  To register, watch the 9 minute video and complete a 7 question quiz. You will then receive an email with the code to register.

  Step 1: Watch the Orientation Video

  Step 2: Take the Safety Quiz

  You must have completed an Information Session and Tour event and have an active membership (either monthly Maker member with your own door access card or Social Maker utilizing the library STEMPass) in order to take the quiz.

  Proceed to the quiz here.

  Step 3: After passing the quiz check your email for the registration code

  Step 4: Register for the class!

  After registration you'll receive further instructions to prepare you for the class. Class size is strictly limited, please no walk-ins. If you'd like to attend the class with family or a friend email me.

  This session will be taught by Danny Haines.

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• Information Session & Tour

  • When
    Mon, February 27, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center

  Register

  Interested in becoming a Maker member or borrowing your libraries STEM Maker Pass and gaining access to the tools, equipment and work space available at the make717 Innovation Center?  Then come out for a guided tour and information session.  

  A representative of our volunteer staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.  

  Come out and find out what make717 is all about.  All attendees who sign up as maker members during the information session will receive a special incentive.

  Space is limited, so register today!

  Please wear closed toe shoes and bring safety glasses if you have them.

  For GPS Directions to make717 use 1151 Clark Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

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• Equipment Orientation: Carvey

  • When
    Thu, March 09, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Member orientation for the Carvey!

  This machine features a 300W, 12,000 RPM spindle, a 8"x11.5"x 2.5" work area and is suitable for routing wood, wood products, a variety of plastics and other materials. It also features a cloud-based operator interface, Easel, where you can create your design and control the machine.

  This class is the basic orientation for anyone who wants to use the Carvey, and we will be meeting in the new Woodshop room.  

  This class requires some homework to be accomplished before you can register.  

  To attend, you must:

  • Be a member in good standing or a STEMPass holder
  • Bring in (or purchase on arrival at make717) safety glasses since we will be in a safety glasses-required room
  • Complete the design phase at home. It should take less than 30 minutes to complete, but it could be longer if you wish to keep tweaking!
  • Complete the quiz that will give you the code needed to register below
  • Register for a class using the code emailed

  Follow the instructions here: https://www.make717.org/Carvey/.

  If you have already completed the design, you can obtain the registration code by completing this quiz. A passing grade will send the code to your email.

  Walk-ins. are not accepted for this class. Class size is strictly limited due to time, distancing, and equipment availability.
  

  This session will be taught by Micah Story.

  
  

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• Information Session & Tour

  • When
    Sat, March 25, 2023
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center

  Register

  Interested in becoming a Maker member or borrowing your libraries STEM Maker Pass and gaining access to the tools, equipment and work space available at the make717 Innovation Center?  Then come out for a guided tour and information session.  

  A representative of our volunteer staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.  

  Come out and find out what make717 is all about.  All attendees who sign up as maker members during the information session will receive a special incentive.

  Space is limited, so register today!

  Please wear closed toe shoes and bring safety glasses if you have them.

  For GPS Directions to make717 use 1151 Clark Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

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• Equipment Orientation: Laser Cutter

  • When
    Sun, March 26, 2023
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Overview

  Learn to operate our Full Spectrum laser cutter. The primary focus of the class is to teach safe operation. To attend this course you must have already taken the information session and tour at make717.
  
  To register, watch the 9 minute video and complete a 7 question quiz. You will then receive an email with the code to register.

  Step 1: Watch the Orientation Video

  Step 2: Take the Safety Quiz

  You must have completed an Information Session and Tour event and have an active membership (either monthly Maker member with your own door access card or Social Maker utilizing the library STEMPass) in order to take the quiz.

  Proceed to the quiz here.

  Step 3: After passing the quiz check your email for the registration code

  Step 4: Register for the class!

  After registration you'll receive further instructions to prepare you for the class. Class size is strictly limited, please no walk-ins. If you'd like to attend the class with family or a friend email me.

  This session will be taught by Danny Haines.

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• make717 Closed - Easter

  • When
    Sun, April 09, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• Spring Cleaning Week

  • Start
    Sun, April 16, 2023
  • End
    Sat, April 22, 2023
  • Location
    The make717 Innovation Center
  • Registered
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  Spring has sprung and in Lancaster County that means warmer days, later sunsets, and a thin layer of dust on everything as farmers turnover their fields.  We are holding what we hope will become an annual Spring Cleaning Week at The make717 Innovation Center.

  Use this opportunity to stop by sometime during the week to:

  • Clean up your cubby
  • Remove items from the floor and above the cubby units
  • Take home or dispose of any large items
  • Complete parking permit tags for any thing not stored in your cubby

  Help out in the room of your choice (or all 6 areas) and:

  • Dust shelving and work benches
  • Return abandoned tools to proper tool boxes
  • Put abandoned creations and materials on the lost and found shelf
  • Email suggestions for organizational improvements to ben@make717.org

  The week will culminate on Saturday, April 22nd when we:

  • Dispose or repurpose any items not in cubbies or tagged with permits
  • Deploy selected organizational improvements
  • Vacuum, sweep and wash all the floors
  • Celebrate by grilling hot dogs and hamburgers

  Commit to the week by registering.  Show up when you can and let's get our makerspace all cleaned up and ready for a fantastic summer of making!

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• Science is Amazing Festival

  • When
    Sun, April 23, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602

  • What: A free science festival at the Lancaster Science Factory: Free admission to all Science Factory exhibits, special science activities, demonstrations and prizes for the whole family.
  • When: April 23, 2023 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Where: Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.
  • Who: Everyone is invited! Children age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Special science demonstrations and activities will be presented by Science Factory volunteers, area schools, science clubs, universities and Lancaster youth organizations.

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• make717 Closed - Mother's Day

  • When
    Sun, May 14, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Memorial Day

  • When
    Mon, May 29, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Father's Day

  • When
    Sun, June 18, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Independence Day

  • When
    Tue, July 04, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Labor Day

  • When
    Mon, September 04, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• Lancaster Printers Fair

  • When
    Sat, September 16, 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    117 Parkside Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

  Join our neighbors at the .918 Club for the 9th Annual Lancaster Printers Fair.  

  Check out https://www.lancasterprintersfair.org/ for details.

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• make717 Closed - Thanksgiving Day

  • When
    Thu, November 23, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Christmas Eve

  • When
    Sun, December 24, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Christmas Day

  • When
    Mon, December 25, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - New Year's Eve

  • When
    Sun, December 31, 2023

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - New Year's Day

  • When
    Mon, January 01, 2024

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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