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Registration opens:
April 28th, 2026

3D Printing and Crafting

Presentation for teens and adults
2026-05-19 17:00:00 2026-05-19 18:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis 3D Printing and Crafting Main Library - Meeting Room C

Tuesday, May 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 17:00:00 2026-05-19 18:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis 3D Printing and Crafting Learn how you can use 3D printing for all different types of craft projects from a Digital Media Lab specialist. Registration is required. Main Library - Meeting Room C

Main Library

Meeting Room C

Learn how you can use 3D printing for all different types of craft projects from a Digital Media Lab specialist. Registration is required.

Come and learn more about the DML's 3D printing service and how it can be used in different crafting applications. Whether it's making supplies to learn new crafting hobbies or using 3D printing as a base for sculpture making, 3D printing could help you along the way.

All participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Attendee spots are limited due to space and equipment limitations. If you registered for this program and are no longer able to attend, do one of the following:

  • Use the link and registration reference number from the "You're Registered" email you received. 
  • Call the library's Digital Media Lab at 317.814.3999.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hobbies/Recreation | Digital Media Lab | Computer/Technology | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | 10 for 10 |

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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
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Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Community Room B
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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