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Catchin' Rays

Make a mini suncatcher

2025-09-06 12:00:00 2025-09-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Catchin' Rays Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace

Saturday, September 06
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 12:00:00 2025-09-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Catchin' Rays Savor the last seconds of summer with this fun and colorful craft. Watch the Glowforge cut and etch your design then add translucent paints to create a stunning sun catcher. Central Library - Studio 8601 Makerspace

Central Library

Studio 8601 Makerspace

Savor the last seconds of summer with this fun and colorful craft. Watch the Glowforge cut and etch your design then add translucent paints to create a stunning sun catcher.

Participants may want to wear their least favorite shirt or bring a smock to protect their clothes from the paint. All materials provided. First come first served, while supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Grades 6 - 12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | Crafts and Activities |

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Central Library

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

Hours
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Labor Day observed)
Tue, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed

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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