Losing your 3D printer (and choosing a new one): A guest post

My colleague, Adult Services Librarian Jim Barton, has shared some of his thoughts on our experience with 3D printers in the library. 3D printing is something we've had a few questions about here at Robot Test Kitchen, so I'll be writing more about that in the coming weeks.  Our library decided, a few years back, …

Ten Dollar Tuesdays: Engineering Challenge: Marble Runs

We are happy to feature a guest post from Ann Carpenter! Ann Carpenter is the Youth Services Librarian at the Brooks Free Library in Harwch, MA. Among many other programs, she runs a monthly Engineering Challenge for school aged children. Program: Engineering Challenge: Marble Runs Age range: Around 15-20 school aged kids can participate. More …

Circuit Scribes (Guest Post)

I put my husband, David Hrycewicz, in charge of Circuit Scribes during last weeks Students Involved with Technology conference. I had purchased these kits from a Kickstarter campaign.  When the kit came, I sort of freaked out and didn't know what to do with them.  I was able once or twice to complete the circuit, …