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Intro to 3D Printing
2026-10-09 14:00:00 2026-10-09 15:00:00 America/New_York Intro to 3D Printing Learn about 3D printing and how to get started. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, October 09
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Tower Road Branch

Meeting Room

Learn about 3D printing and how to get started.

Are you curious about 3D printing, but don't know that much about it? Come join us for an instructional session on the basics of 3D printing and how to get started printing. Participants will learn how the most common types of 3D printers work, where and how to make models, what materials are most commonly used to print, and best practices for successful printing.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | MakerSpace | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | #MakerSpace | #3DPrinting |

Tower Road Branch
Phone: 352-333-2840
Branch manager
Carolyn Wallace
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Mon, Sep 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Tower Road Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Southwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

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Story Time
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Playgroup and Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Space
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your... more
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Sep 28, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Story Time With The Gators
Tue, Sep 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Space
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from... more
Bring your child to enjoy one-on-one reading time with members of the University of Florida sports teams. Meet some of the Gators from across sports disciplines to read and do a craft together.
Watercolor Postcards - With Local Artist, Tanya Venter
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the meeting room as local Gainesville artist, Tanya Venter, teaches us how to paint postcards using watercolor.
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Tower Road Book Club
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors and enjoy book discussions in a friendly environment.
MakerSpace - Paper Bag Autumn Wreaths
Wed, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the afternoon and make your own wreath that's perfect for fall. All supplies will be provided. If you have any questions,... more
Join us for the afternoon and make your own wreath that's perfect for fall. All supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.
Healthy Start : Infant Massage Class - Part of the Healthy Start Educational Sessions
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Infant massage is a gentle, nurturing practice that supports your baby’s physical and emotional well-being.To register go to link in... more
Infant massage is a gentle, nurturing practice that supports your baby’s physical and emotional well-being.To register go to link in description.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Saturday Story Time
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories,... more
Read, laugh, and sing with us! Join us for fun activities for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. There will be stories, music, movement, rhymes and more to enjoy!
Civics & Voting Mythbusters - What's fact, what's fiction, and what you can do about it.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join representatives from Alachua County community organizations for a myth-busting panel & breakout sessions on voting laws, rights,... more
Join representatives from Alachua County community organizations for a myth-busting panel & breakout sessions on voting laws, rights, and civic action.
Baby Time
Sun, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
My Favorite Crime Book Club - Rabbit Heart
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true... more
Do you love a good who-dun-it? Join others with a similar interest in true crime at our book club. Each month we will all read one true crime title and discuss it.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Oct 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Tower Crafts - Candle Making
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this month's Tower Crafts program where we'll learn how to make our own fall scented & colored candles!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - The Adventurers Guild (Ages 12-15)
Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space
A distant light flickers on the horizon. Ancient secrets stir beneath forgotten ruins. Somewhere, a legend is waiting for its heroes...
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LegoSpace
Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please... more
Come join us for a LEGO building challenge! All supplies will be provided. No registration required. If you have any questions, please call (352) 333-2840.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Space
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
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