Join the Maker + STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to discover how you can use the properties of electricity and circuit building in order to create a game controller with a Makey Makey kit! This is a self-paced activity. You can drop in during the listed Open Lab Hours. Innovation Lab Open Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 1pm - 5pm Wednesday: 3pm - 7pm Thursday: 10am - 2pm Friday: 1pm - 5pm Saturday: 11am - 1pm & 3pm - 5pm Hours subject to change based on staffing and programming needs.
This Week In the Lab: Makey Makeys is a drop-in science and technology workshop where kids can build their own working game controllers using simple circuitry kits. Hosted by the library's Maker and STEAM team, this session lets children experiment with conductive materials and electricity at their own speed. This free event takes place in the Innovation Lab on the second floor of the Durham Main Library. Because it is self-paced, you can arrive anytime between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Friday. The activity is best suited for elementary and middle school-aged children who can follow basic instructions, and parents should plan to stay and assist younger inventors. Parking is available in the library's attached deck, which is free for the first four hours. It is a smart Friday afternoon stop because it combines screen time with actual engineering. Your kids get to play a game, but only after they figure out how to wire the controller themselves.
Do we need to register for the Makey Makey event in advance?
No registration is required. This is a fully drop-in event, so you can arrive at the Durham Main Library Innovation Lab anytime between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Is there a cost to participate in this library workshop?
This activity is completely free, and all the necessary circuit kits and materials are provided by the library for use during the session.
Where should we park at the Durham Main Library?
You can park in the library's dedicated parking deck. The first four hours of parking are free, which gives you plenty of time to complete the activity and browse for books.
