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Maker Faire

(Drop In)
2017-03-11 13:00:00 2017-03-11 16:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Faire Explore our DIY maker scene! See demonstrations of exciting new technologies, meet other makers, learn about career opportunities in the maker field and much more! Fountaindale Public Library

Saturday, March 11
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2017-03-11 13:00:00 2017-03-11 16:00:00 America/Chicago Maker Faire Explore our DIY maker scene! See demonstrations of exciting new technologies, meet other makers, learn about career opportunities in the maker field and much more! Fountaindale Public Library

Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room A

Explore our DIY maker scene! See demonstrations of exciting new technologies, meet other makers, learn about career opportunities in the maker field and much more!

Get hands on with a variety of maker activities:

  • Program and test drive different robots
  • Experiment with Raspberry Pi and Arduino mini-computers
  • Learn basic coding
  • Build electronic circuits
  • Make LED-based projects
  • Discover DIY home-automation ideas
  • Solve the Spaghetti Bridge Building engineering challenge
  • See 3-D printing in action
  • Use a computerized cutter to create vinyl designs
  • Checkout our new STEAMbox kits filled with ready-to-go-home maker activities
  • Build fantastic structures with DUPLO® and LEGO® blocks

Fountaindale Public Library
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Phone: 630.759.2102
Fax: 630.759.6180
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Thu, Nov 26 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
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Sun, Nov 29 12:00PM to 6:00PM
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Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
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Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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370 N. Weber Road
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Cooking Demo with Chef Maddox - Winter Soups (Online)
Thu, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Integrating Adobe Capture Into Your Workflow - (Online)
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Fri, Dec 04, All day
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Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
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Sun, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
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LIVE Cuentos en Español - Feliz Navidad (Online)
Mon, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
Tue, Dec 08, All day
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Tue, Dec 08, 9:00am - 11:55pm
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Spirits in the Wind Virtual Flute Circle - (Online)
Tue, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
Wed, Dec 09, All day
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Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Introduction to SQL - Learning Circle (Online)
Wed, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Virtual Craft-In - (Online)
Wed, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
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First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Community Stop - (Off site)
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Thu, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
Fri, Dec 11, All day
Baby Rhyme Time - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Online)
Fri, Dec 11, All day
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Fri, Dec 11, All day
Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
Sat, Dec 12, All day
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Sat, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Yule Ball at Home - (Online)
Sat, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
Sun, Dec 13, All day
Ugly Sweater or T-Shirt Contest
Mon, Dec 14, All day
Holiday Lights Bokeh Video - (Online)
Mon, Dec 14, All day
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Mon, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween DIY - Gift Sets (Drop in)
Tue, Dec 15, All day
Children's Services Desk
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Tue, Dec 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Stop: Beaconridge South - (Off site)
Tue, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Community Stop - (Off site)
Tue, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
180 N. Weber Road
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Tue, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Sat, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Mon, Dec 21, All day
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First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Community Stop - (Off site)
Tue, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
180 N. Weber Road
Spirits in the Wind Virtual Flute Circle - (Online)
Tue, Dec 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Wed, Dec 23, All day
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Introduction to SQL - Learning Circle (Online)
Wed, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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First Presbyterian Church of DuPage Community Stop - (Off site)
Tue, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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