Today's Events & Exhibitions

Feb
11
3D printing
  • Tue, 02/11/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!

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Feb
12
Colorful hand bound journals with exposed spine binding
  • Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads book, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, the Library invites you to create a journal for logging your own daily insights of delight. Join us for a free bookbinding...

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Feb
13
Yarn and crochet hooks
  • Thu, 02/13/2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

Meet up with your fellow fiber artists at the Makerspace. This event is just a casual, drop-in event where you can work on crochet, knitting, or any other yarn art. Feel free to start a new project, or bring a project you've been working on. We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting...

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Feb
14
Valentine's Day Card Making
  • Fri, 02/14/2025 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

This event is a casual, drop-in event where you can make a Valentine's Day card for your friend (or crush). During this two hour period, we'll have paper, markers, and other crafting supplies.

We will not have formal instruction during this time, but our staff are happy to provide...

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Feb
20
Sewing machine
  • Thu, 02/20/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

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Feb
21
Electronics supplies
  • Fri, 02/21/2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

Join us for a guided electronics project! We will discover the basics of wiring a circuit and show how you can use electronic components to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.

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Feb
25
Color threads woven together
  • Tue, 02/25/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads book, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, discover the joy of weaving. On World Bookmark Day, learn how to weave your own bookmark out of embroidery thread. No...

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Feb
27
Laser cutter
  • Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects. We will provide template designs available for you to customize so that you get to...

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Apr
26
All Gaucho Reunion Tour of the Makerspace
  • Sat, 04/26/2025 - 1:00pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

Take a tour of the Library's new Makerspace and see the innovative technologies available to UCSB students, faculty, and staff for academic, research or personal exploration. Tours are free and open to all alumni.

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Apr
26
All Gaucho Reunion Tour of the Makerspace
  • Sat, 04/26/2025 - 1:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Event

Take a tour of the Library's new Makerspace and see the innovative technologies available to UCSB students, faculty, and staff for academic, research or personal exploration. Tours are free and open to all alumni. 

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