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We supply the Legos, you bring your imagination. Recommended for ages 4-12.

Join us for science story time!  Little STEM Explorers is the perfect introduction for toddlers to basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts. This interactive story time experience concludes with self-directed, hands-on experiments for children. Suitable for ages 2 and up. This event is ticketed on a first-come, first-served. For groups of more than eight please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit. Thursday, Jan. 9 - Penguins & Polar Bears Thursday, Jan. 16 - Building & Construction Thursday, Jan. 23 - Hibernation

Come build your best Lego creation. Lego pieces are small. Recommended for ages 5 and older.

Join us at the Cleveland Park Library for a very special late-night event!  Come to the garden outside the Children's Room to hear local astronomy experts talk about the night sky, the International Space Station and the winter hexagon.  We will look at the stars through telescopes. Please dress warmly! Rain or snow date: Thursday, Jan. 30

Learn how to use the Ultimaker 3 in an hour long class. After certification, you will be eligible to reserve time on the Fab Test Lab's 3D printers. Please arrive promptly at the start time of the class to ensure participation. Please note that a Fab Lab Safety Orientation must be completed prior to certification. 

Homework Hour is a space for students grades K-8 to get academic support. The tutors are high school volunteers that are here to help with homework or practice any skill. From reading to math, the student can get support with whatever they need help with. Tutoring will be held on a first come first serve basis.  

This class will serve as an introduction to the equipment available in the Fab Lab and how to be safe while using it. Completion of this orientation is required in order to sign up for most classes and certifications in the Lab. Please bring your library card and photo identification with you.

Learn about famous artists and their artistic style! If you like creating art in various mediums and expressing yourself creatively, then join us!   Ages 4 and up  Monday, Jan. 6 - Winter Landscapes inspired by Wassily Kandinsky   Monday, Jan. 13 - Paper Snowflakes inspired by woodcuts              

Children 6 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us downstairs every Tuesday afternoon to unleash their imaginations. Library staff actively engage children in dramatic and constructive play using a wide variety of simple supplies.     

Learn everything you need to know about creating files for the laser cutter and using the machine. This class will go over the basics of laser cutting, safety procedures and the required software (Adobe Illustrator). Students will then be required to design and successfully cut a simple .svg file. Previous knowledge of design software is recommended.  All students will need to complete a Fab Test Lab Safety Orientation before they can take this class.

This class will serve as an introduction to the equipment available in the Fab Lab and how to be safe while using it. Completion of this orientation is required in order to sign up for most classes and certifications in the Lab. Please bring your library card and photo identification with you.

/start program "Girls Who Code" /print "Hello World!" Are you looking to learn to code? Do you want to build something amazing? The Fab Test Lab has just the thing - we're starting our very own Girls Who Code club!

We supply the Legos, you bring your imagination. Recommended for ages 4-12.

Join us for science story time!  Little STEM Explorers is the perfect introduction for toddlers to basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts. This interactive story time experience concludes with self-directed, hands-on experiments for children. Suitable for ages 2 and up. This event is ticketed on a first-come, first-served. For groups of more than eight please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit. Thursday, Jan. 9 - Penguins & Polar Bears Thursday, Jan. 16 - Building & Construction Thursday, Jan. 23 - Hibernation