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Makerspace: Glowforge 101

Laser Cutting and Engraving
2026-10-07 11:00:00 2026-10-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Makerspace: Glowforge 101 Learn the basic functions of the Glowforge laser cutting and engraving machine. Rust Library - Makerspace

Wednesday, October 07
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Rust Library

Makerspace

Learn the basic functions of the Glowforge laser cutting and engraving machine.

Join us in the makerspace for beginner instruction on using each function on the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver. Instruction and supplies are provided. Supplies are limited to one per person. 

Space and supplies are limited. Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Click here for more details about makerspace equipment. 

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel – Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs – for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Make/Create |

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