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Glowforge 101: Glass Jar Lids with the Glowforge

2025-08-05 17:30:00 2025-08-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Glowforge 101: Glass Jar Lids with the Glowforge Central Library - Makerspace

Tuesday, August 05
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-05 17:30:00 2025-08-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Glowforge 101: Glass Jar Lids with the Glowforge Wondering what to do with those adorable glass yogurt jars? Give them new life by creating a custom lid using the Glowforge laser cutter. Materials provided. Central Library - Makerspace

Central Library

Makerspace

Wondering what to do with those adorable glass yogurt jars? Give them new life by creating a custom lid using the Glowforge laser cutter. Materials provided.

Wondering what to do with those adorable glass yogurt jars? Give them new life by creating a custom lid using the Glowforge laser cutter. Whether you want to store spices, buttons, or little treasures, this workshop will guide you through the basics of laser cutting as you design and take home your own personalized jar lid. Materials and jar provided. This is a structured workshop, not a drop-in program and runs from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Grades 6 - 12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace |

TAGS: | Makerspace Program |

Central Library

Phone: 703-792-8360
Fax: 703-335-2956
Branch manager
Natalie Hutchinson

Hours
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day observed)
Sat, Jul 05 Closed
(Independence Day observed)
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
(Independence Day observed)

About the library

Central Library provides a full complement of library services: reference services, books and materials for children, young adults, and adults in print and digital formats; 3 catalog stations, 1 AWE Learning Station for preschool-1st grade, 2 Children's computers, and 9 Adult computers ; Wi-Fi; faxing, scanning, copying, and more.

NEW SERVICES
Central's Makerspace Studio 8601 offers dynamic programming and educational experiences, including Cricut vinyl cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines, coding toys like Spheros, Ozobots, Makey Makey, and a Whisper Room.

Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) is a special collection devoted to genealogy and local history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County. RELIC is open for walk-ins, reference service, and by phone 703-792-8380, and email at relic2@pwcgov.org Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

U.S. Passport Services are offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

SPACE
Central Library now has more open space for programming and general enjoyment of the library. It offers a strategically designed layout that allows for a better flow, as well as more study and conference rooms for patrons, including:
• Redesigned Children's Area
• Community Room booking for our civic organizations
• One Quiet Study Room
• Two Small Individual Study/Conference Rooms for up to four people

COMFORT
Central's bathrooms have been renovated and expanded and made ADA Compliant.
New, inviting seating is available, both in the study rooms and open-space areas.

 
 
 

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