The Spark Lab at FPL
Thank you for your interest in the Spark Lab! The Spark Lab is a space for hands-on learning, creativity, and invention. We are continuously working with staff and volunteers on updating our technology and programming for Adults, Children, and Teens. There is also a Spark Lab Library of Things collection which you can browse in either the Adult or Children's collections depending on your needs, or browse digitally here. Check out our upcoming programs here. Please keep in mind that use of the Spark Lab is shared with the Library and in-library equipment may be unavailable due to Library use.
Anyone interested in volunteering can fill out a volunteer application here and write "Spark Lab" when it asks, "which department are you interested in?"
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Spark Lab Frequently Asked Questions
- Do we have a Cricut? We have a Cricut Maker 3 for use in the Spark Lab and a Cricuit Air available to check out through the Spark Lab Library of Things. You can check the availability here. Never used a Cricut before? There are great tutorials on YouTube to learn.
- May I use your 3D Printer? At the Spark Lab we have a Snapmaker A350t 3D printer. If you would like more infomation about the 3D printer, or are interested in printing, please fill out this form.
- Are you accepting volunteers? Anyone interested in volunteering can fill out a volunteer application on the FPL website. Make sure to write that the Spark Lab is the area of interest. We are currently looking for volunteers familiar with the larger items in the Spark Lab that may be able to help train the public on use, or volunteers who would like to host a program/class.
- May I drop in to use the Spark Lab? We would ask that you please schedule an appointment with us in advance for use of the Spark Lab equipment or space. Just send us an email and a staff member will be in touch!
- Are you accepting donations? The Spark Lab is not currently accepting donations.
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View our currently scheduled Spark Lab programs here!
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Check out some of the items available in the Spark Lab:
- Japanese paper marbling (suminagashi) paints
- Paper making and book binding materials
- Pastels, oil, water, and acrylic paints, modeling clay
- 3Doodlers for kids and adults
- Two Snapmaker A350t 3D printers
- Cricuit Maker 3
- Graphtec Vinyl Cutter
- Arduino materials
- Raspberry Pis
- Soldering materials
- Fiber arts using a multi-craft weaving loom
- Sewing and Embroidery machines
- Wood burning tools
- Linoleum stamp making tools
- 4D Art using tripods, Klutz Legos and a lighting kit with green screen and soft lights
- Technology including a STEAM kit, video game kit, Vex IQ and squishy circuits