Week Calendar

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

This class is required for anyone who wishes to use the long-arm quilting machine in The Maker Spot. All class attendees must have an NRH library card in good standing.

In this class, you will learn:

• Parts of the Machine
• About Thread, Threading, and Needles
• Bobbin Winding, Placement, and Cleaning
• Attaching Layers of Quilt
• Stitching and Stitches
• Basic Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• How to Properly Reset Machine After Use
• Safety Guidelines
• Reservation Guidelines & Pricing

Required Materials:

• 1 solid piece of fabric 32X36
• 1 other piece of coordinating fabric 36X40
• 1 piece of batting (cotton or cotton blend) 36X40
• All cuts must be exact

For ages 17+.

Attendees must have basic sewing and quilting knowledge. This class will teach only how to use the machine, not how to create a quilt. 

Please arrive early to the class so that it can begin on time.

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

Join us for a 30-minute program featuring stories, action rhymes, and songs. Story Time provides a foundation for lifelong reading habits while encouraging kids to engage their imaginations.

For children ages 3 to 6.
 

Introduce your toddler to sounds, letter recognition, and new vocabulary during this 30-minute program. Toddler Time is the perfect way to help your child grow into a confident pre-reader.

For children 18 months to 3 years old.

Engage your toddler in a 30-minute session filled with music, dancing, and movement activities designed to build motor skills and explore new concepts in a lively, fun environment.

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

Enjoy hands-on STEM activities at this monthly program for homeschool families. Although everyone is welcome, children ages 7 to 13 will enjoy this program the most.

Engage your toddler in a 30-minute session filled with music, dancing, and movement activities designed to build motor skills and explore new concepts in a lively, fun environment.

Babygarten© is a fun and educational series of classes for children 0-12 and 13-18 months. Each class involves songs, rhymes, activities, and free play that help babies with language and pre-literacy skills. Most importantly, Babygarten© is a place where you and your child can come to have fun together, which is key to your child’s healthy development. 

Space is limited, so registration is required.
 

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+.

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+.