Tech Hub
INNOVATION STARTS HERE
DISCOVER, CREATE AND INNOVATE
Explore this dynamic space designed to spark creativity and build digital skills. The Tech Hub provides free access to cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering community members of all ages to explore, design, and bring their ideas to life.
Learn the basics and get certified to use the technology on your own time with our weekly introductory Tech Certification hands-on workshops. Experiment with our Bambu 3D Printer, Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Mug Press, Heat Press, and Janome Sewing Machine to craft custom projects.
Whether you’re a beginner or a tech enthusiast, the Tech Hub is your destination for hands-on learning, digital creativity, and innovation.
Visit the Sherwood Branch today and start creating!
TECHNOLOGY
BAMBU 3D PRINTER
🡢 Like a glue gun, filament is dispersed and layered to make 3D creations
🡢 Filament is a plat-derived non-toxic plastic (PLA) d
🡢 Design trinkets, prototypes, items used for repair and more…
↠ Introduction to TinkerCAD workshop available
CRICUT MACHINE
🡢 All-in-one tool for cutting, writing and scoring paper, vinyl or fabric
🡢 Transform your digital files into precision cut-outs or drawings using the
Cricut design space
🡢 Design cards, stencils, quilting creations and more…
↠ Cricut Certification – Paper workshop required
↠ Cricut Certification – Vinyl workshop required
HEAT PRESS
🡢 Transfer sublimation printouts and vinyl onto various fabrics (polyester works best)
🡢 Can print creations up to 8.5×11″
🡢 Customize tote bags, pencils cases, t-shirts and other materials…
↠ Sublimation Certification workshop required
MUG PRESS
🡢 Create custom mugs using this machine that safely applies heat and pressure to transfer vinyl or infusible ink designs onto mugs
🡢 Use the TechHub iMacs to design with Canva or upload family photos to print on sublimation paper
🡢 Design mugs with names, logos, or artwork for gifts, events, or personal use.
↠ Mug Press Certification workshop required
SEWING MACHINE
🡢 Explore the world of fabrication
🡢 Use the machine to create new clothing, quilts, pillow covers, bags, etc or make repairs.
↠ Sewing Machine Certification workshop required
TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION
All patrons need to complete a Tech Certification course before using Tech Hub technology for their own projects.
All certification workshops are hands-on and participants will leave with a finished project to take home.
Once a tech certification course has been completed, the participant’s library account will be updated to allow independent access to the equipment.
Learn how to create files and print them on paper using the Cricut.
After this workshop, participants will be able to use the Cricut for paper projects at the TechHub at Sherwood Library on their own time.
Learn how to create files and print them on vinyl using the Cricut.
After this workshop, participants will be able to use the Cricut for vinyl prpojects at the TechHub at Sherwood Library on their own time.
Click to register for an upcoming workshop.
Learn how to create sublimation print designs to iron on to clothing and accessories. Participants will design and create their own totebag in this workshop.
After taking this workshop, participants will be able to come into the TechHub and use the sublimation printer on their own time.
Learn how to create your own 3D print file using TinkerCAD. https://www.tinkercad.com/
Feel free to bring your own device to access TinkerCAD (web-based access). Laptops will also be available to use.
After taking this workshop, participants will be able to create basic designs in TinkerCAD (.stl files) to submit for 3D printing.
Learn the basics of setting-up, threading and working a sewing machine.
After this workshop, participants will be able to use the sewing machine at the TechHub at Sherwood Library on their own time.
Learn how to use the Cricut mug press by designing and making your own mug.
After taking this workshop, participants will be able to come into the TechHub and use the mug press on their own time.
