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A hand holding up a simple 3D printed object in front of a 3D printer

3D Printing Basics

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Maker Spot at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
3D Printing:

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. T...

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. 

This class will cover:

  • Basic parts of the printer
  • How the printing process works
  • The slicing and printer control software programs
  • How to print objects safely
  • How to properly shut the equipment down
  • Basic troubleshooting and when to seek help
  • Equipment reservation process

Please note that this class does not cover 3D modeling or how to create objects for printing. To learn more about 3D design and modeling, check out our TinkerCAD basics class.

This class is open to ages 9+. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A blonde woman in a red shirt using a sewing machine

Sewing Machine Basics

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Maker Spot at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Sewing Machine Basics:

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.In this class, you will lear...

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.

In this class, you will learn:

  • Parts of the sewing machine
  • How to thread the sewing machine
  • How to wind and load the bobbin
  • Different types of stitches
  • Types of fabric to use

For ages 9+

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A teenage girl writing in a notebook in front of a shelf of library books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Soldering irons and meters

Soldering Basics

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Soldering Basics:

Soldering is a useful technique for joining metals together using a heated filler metal. It can be used in electronics repair, jewelry making, plumbing, and more!In this class, we ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Soldering is a useful technique for joining metals together using a heated filler metal. It can be used in electronics repair, jewelry making, plumbing, and more!

In this class, we will cover:

  • The basic tools needed to get started
  • Basic soldering safety
  • Helpful tricks and tips

For ages 13+

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

A blonde woman in a red shirt using a sewing machine

Sewing Machine Basics

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Sewing Machine Basics:

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.In this class, you will lear...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.

In this class, you will learn:

  • Parts of the sewing machine
  • How to thread the sewing machine
  • How to wind and load the bobbin
  • Different types of stitches
  • Types of fabric to use

For ages 9+

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A teen writing in a notebook sitting in front of a shelf of books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Polly's Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Polly's Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.

A stack of Pokemon cards fanned out

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Grade School, Teens & Tweens

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

A close up of the Cricut Maker with a white piece of paper loaded to be cut

Cricut Basics: Iron-On Vinyl

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Cricut Class:

Learn the basics of using the Cricut Maker, a computer-controlled cutting machine used for a wide range of projects and materials, from scrapbooking to leatherworking and more!In t...

This class will cover the same information as our standard Cricut Basics class, with some additional time and attention to iron-on vinyl. Everyone will have the opportunity for hands-on practice with the machine.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using the Cricut Maker, a computer-controlled cutting machine used for a wide range of projects and materials, from scrapbooking to leatherworking and more!

In this free class, we will cover:

  • The basics of using Cricut Design Space
  • Compatible materials
  • How to load the machine
  • Basic troubleshooting tips

For ages 13+.

This class will cover the same information as our standard Cricut Basics class, with some additional time and attention to iron-on vinyl. Everyone will have the opportunity for hands-on practice with the machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

An illustration of a small catapult launching a pumpkin in the air

Pumpkin Catapulting Contest

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults

Squash the competition as you flex your engineering brain and have a gourd time at our annual pumpkin catapulting contest! Work solo or as a team to create a mini pumpkin catapult.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required
Event Details:

Squash the competition as you flex your engineering brain and have a gourd time at our annual pumpkin catapulting contest! Work solo or as a team to create a mini pumpkin catapult.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

Photography Notice

Photography and/or filming may take place at Library events. By attending Library events, you consent to the Library photographing and using your likeness to be used on Library websites, marketing materials, and social media pages. Attendees wishing to avoid being photographed or recorded can make their wishes known verbally to staff at the event, and we will make every effort to respect the attendees’ wishes.

A teenage girl writing in a notebook in front of a shelf of library books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

A painting of a pond with a cut-out image of the painter Bob Ross imposed over the top

Joyful Paint Along

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Join us for a fun and relaxing evening painting along with an episode of Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting. We'll supply the paint, canvas, and paintbrushes, and no experience is necessary.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing evening painting along with an episode of Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting. We'll supply the paint, canvas, and paintbrushes, and no experience is necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Notice

Photography and/or filming may take place at Library events. By attending Library events, you consent to the Library photographing and using your likeness to be used on Library websites, marketing materials, and social media pages. Attendees wishing to avoid being photographed or recorded can make their wishes known verbally to staff at the event, and we will make every effort to respect the attendees’ wishes.

A hand holding up a simple 3D printed object in front of a 3D printer

3D Printing Basics

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
3D Printing:

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. T...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of 3D printing on our PolyPrinter 229 3D printers. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the 3D printers in The Maker Spot at the NRH Library. 

This class will cover:

  • Basic parts of the printer
  • How the printing process works
  • The slicing and printer control software programs
  • How to print objects safely
  • How to properly shut the equipment down
  • Basic troubleshooting and when to seek help
  • Equipment reservation process

Please note that this class does not cover 3D modeling or how to create objects for printing. To learn more about 3D design and modeling, check out our TinkerCAD basics class.

This class is open to ages 9+. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A blonde woman in a red shirt using a sewing machine

Sewing Machine Basics

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Sewing Machine Basics:

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.In this class, you will lear...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Learn the basics of using our Janome DC 2014 Sewing Machines. This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the sewing machines in The Maker Spot.

In this class, you will learn:

  • Parts of the sewing machine
  • How to thread the sewing machine
  • How to wind and load the bobbin
  • Different types of stitches
  • Types of fabric to use

For ages 9+

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.

A teenage girl writing in a notebook in front of a shelf of library books

Teen Writing Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Educational Workshops
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Educational Workshops
Event Details:

Join local author Michelle Massie to learn the craft of writing fiction. She will help you develop characters, world building, story arcs, and more. Light snacks provided. This is for teens ages 13-17.


 

A stack of Pokemon cards fanned out

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Grade School, Teens & Tweens

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards to join other Pokémon enthusiasts for an afternoon of trading and playing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 7-17.

Please note: trading Pokémon cards is welcome, but no selling is allowed.

A hand holding up a simple 3D printed object in front of a 3D printer

3D Printing Basics

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Maker Spot Collaboration Space at North Richland Hills Library
Program Type:
The Maker Spot
Age Group:
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: The Maker Spot
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees who arrive more than 15 minutes late without prior notification will forfeit their spot.

Children under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian attend the class with them.