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North Texas Bot Battles

10:00am–4:45pm
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class, The Maker Spot
Event Details:

Come by and watch some amazing engineering at work!

North Texas Bot Battles is hosting a "battle up" in our Maker Spot on the second floor.

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Autodesk Fusion

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class, The Maker Spot
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a laptop and join us as we cover the power of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in Autodesk Fusion, a popular software for product design and manufacturing.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Basics

5:30pm–7:00pm
Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class, 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.

This event is in the "Grade School" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

TinkerCAD Basics: Four Leaf Clover Keychains

5:00pm–6:30pm
Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Grade School, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class, The Maker Spot
Registration Required

TinkerCAD is free, easy-to-use 3D design software for web browsers. It is perfect for getting started with 3D modeling and design. Using basic shapes, you can create a simple design that can be 3D printed later.

This class will cover:

  • The basics of solid modeling and TinkerCAD
  • How to create a pre-designed object
  • What an STL file is and its relation to 3D printing

For ages 10+.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Haruki Murakami Collaboration Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use computers? Take this class to learn the most basic skills you need to use a computer.
This class will cover:

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Haruki Murakami Collaboration Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use computers? Take this class to learn the most basic skills you need to use a computer.
This class will cover:

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Autodesk Fusion

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot Collaboration Space
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class, The Maker Spot
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a laptop and join us as we cover the power of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in Autodesk Fusion, a popular software for product design and manufacturing.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Haruki Murakami Collaboration Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class
Registration Required

Want to learn how to use computers? Take this class to learn the basic skills you need to use a computer.
This class will cover:

  • Using a mouse
  • Using a keyboard
  • Learn how to type
  • Understanding basic hardware/software vocabulary
  • Using the Start Menu
  • Understanding applications
  • Opening and using different windows

Please bring your own laptop. Limited laptops available while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Basics

4:00pm–5:30pm
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: Computer & Technology Class, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: Haruki Murakami Collaboration Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class
Registration Required

Want to learn how to use computers? Take this class to learn the basic skills you need to use a computer.
This class will cover:

  • Using a mouse
  • Using a keyboard
  • Learn how to type
  • Understanding basic hardware/software vocabulary
  • Using the Start Menu
  • Understanding applications
  • Opening and using different windows

Please bring your own laptop. Limited laptops available while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Basics

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Richland Hills Library
Room: The Maker Spot
Age Group: Children, Teens & Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology Class, 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.