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3D Printing Introduction
2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago 3D Printing Introduction Discover the basics of 3D printing! Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Saturday, November 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago 3D Printing Introduction Discover the basics of 3D printing! Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Main Library

235 | Makerspace

Discover the basics of 3D printing!

In this program, we will discuss materials, the purpose of 3D printing, applications for creating a design, and how to send a file to the printer. The Main Library houses one Bambu Lab A1 printer, which is what this program will go over.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology |

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Phone: 501.918.3000
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Joe Hudak
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