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� LIBRARY & MUSEUM NEWS MAKERSPACE UP AND RUNNING! The Library's Makerspace is a creative space where people can collaborate on projects and share tools they may not be able to afford on their own. It's a great place to meet people and share knowledge. Our Makerspace is a hub of DIY information and activity for learners of all ages who want hands -on experience with robotics, programming, recording equipment, and other sorts of Science, Technology, Engineer- ing, Art, and Math (STEAM) tools. And it's free! AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES From technology to building to arts and crafts, the Library Makerspace is sure to have something that sparks your cre- ative interests. Through the generous donations of many local businesses and individuals, some of the items available in the Library Makerspace include: Two iMac 27" computers • Green Screen • Watercolor paints and paper q> Rainbow Looms q> Raspberry Pi; SparkFun Inventor's Kits (Arduino) q> Anatomy in Clay; KEVA Planks q> Origami paper and instructions Over the next few months, the Makerspace will be outfit- ted with audio and video recording equipment; a still camera; electronic craft cutter, and a 3 -D printer and filament. Users will need to sign the Library's Makerspace Policy agreement prior to use of the space and equipment. You may obtain this agreement on the website or in the Library at the Adult Services desk on the second floor. UPCOMING PROGRAMS In addition to using the Makerspace to explore, the Library offers programs across a wide variety of interests. • March 12 ❖ 1 -3 PM - Develop iPhone & iPad Apps (ages 10 & up) • March 24 ❖ 6 -7 PM - Earrings 101 (ages 12 & up) • March 25 ';' 2 -3 PM - Zentangles 101 (teens & adults) OPEN LAB On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, the Maker - space will be open and staffed by a volunteer on hand to help in your creative quest. Mondays will be open to all from 4 -6 PM with a focus on technology and computers; Wednesdays are reserved for teens from 4 -5:30 PM. If you are interested in becoming a Makerspace vol- unteer, please contact Adult Services at 303.335.4820 or Ref Desk @LouisvilleCO.gov. SUMMER READING PROGRAM MAY 27-JuLY 1 This year's program themes are all based on wellness, fitness, and sports: CHILDREN - On Your Mark, Get Set... Read! TEENS - Get in the Game: Read' ADULTS - Exercise Your Mind. Read! Registration begins May 27, both online and in the Library. The program runs through July 31. We'll also have prizes and some added components to make it more engaging for those who participate. We hope you, your family, and friends will read with us this summer! TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Children's Services is looking for teen volunteers to assist with the Children's Summer Reading program. Information and applications will be available in the Library during Spring Break (March 20 -26). Stop by the Library or call 303.335.4821 to find out more. LIBRARY WEB SITE HAS A NEW LooK Beyond a new look, the Library website has im- proved functionality and, we hope, a better user experience. Access to account information, the ability to pay fees online, improved visibility of new items, and more consistent navigation throughout the site are some of the new features. If you haven't seen the new site yet, we hope you will take a look. LIBRARY CONSORTIUM IS EXPANDING For many years, the libraries in Louisville, Boulder, and Broomfield have shared the contents of their collections in a joint online catalog called the Flatirons Library Consortium, making it easy to browse and bor- row books and other materials from all three. This year the consortium will add the Longmont and Lafayette public libraries. By years' end, library users in Louisville and Superior will be able to request that a book, DVD, or CD be transferred from any of the other four to our own library for checkout.