Makerspace Services at Dix Hills expands on the library’s mission statement to provide an environment that facilitates and encourages the unrestrained pursuit and exchange of knowledge, ideas, expression, experience, and opinion. To schedule an appointment for one of our services, please click on the link.
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See the below equipment our Dix Hills branch has available for patron-use!
Upcoming Makerspace Events
Grades K-5, must be accompanied by an adult
Have a fun night exploring the latest cool gadgets and technology. District Residents Only.
Tuesdays | 10 AM–1 PM - Dix Hills - Held in the Digital Help Office, Room 312
Presented by Photographer Holly Hunt
Learn the basic settings of a smartphone camera and skills of composition and lighting.
Bring your fully charged smartphone to class.
Presented by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.
This is a Lecture/Demo class
Grades 4-5
Learn the basics of using our podcasting equipment in this hands-on workshop for kids with Mr. Erik.
Tuesdays | 10 AM–1 PM - Dix Hills - Held in the Digital Help Office, Room 312
Grades 6-12
Race our Spheros and enjoy fun activities. District Residents Only.
Tuesdays | 10 AM–1 PM - Dix Hills - Held in the Digital Help Office, Room 312
Presented by Photographer Holly Hunt
Explore photo editing including filters, cropping, light and color settings, markup tools and more.
Tuesdays | 10 AM–1 PM - Dix Hills - Held in the Digital Help Office, Room 312
SmartPhone Photography: Smartphone 103 (Editing Apps) - Dix Hills
Presented by Photographer Holly Hunt
Discover the most popular, easy-to-use and free editing applications, Snapseed and Lightleap.
Bring your fully charged smartphone to class.
Tuesdays | 10 AM–1 PM - Dix Hills - Held in the Digital Help Office, Room 312