Die cutter Cut paper and cardstock into a variety of shapes based on predetermined dies. Cost : Free to use with your own materials 12"x12" cardstock (assorted colors) – $0.13 Make an appointment Cricut Joy The Cricut Joy machine is ideal for cutting vinyl decals to use in a variety of projects Check it out Silhouette Portrait 3 Silhouette Portrait 3 can cut a variety of materials including cardstock, fabric, heat transfer material, transparencies, paper, vellum, adhesive vinyl, and magnet paper. Check it out Sizzix Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Precision cutting for all types of papercraft Check it out Find Inspiration

Conversion Station Convert photos, audio, and video to digital keepsakes Cost : Free — please bring a 32gb+ flash drive, SD card, or blank DVDs. Video Conversion : VHS, VHS-C, DVD, 8mm and Super8 film, 8mm, Super8 film cassette, and any video player with RCA composite out Audio Conversion : Vinyl records Image Conversion : Color Negatives (135, 126, 110), Slide Positives (135, 126KPK, 110, Super 8, 8mm), Black and White (135, 126KPK, 110, 3.5 inch floppy disks Request conversion When can I bring in my materials to be converted? Due to high patron demand we have implemented a queue system for format conversion. Patrons may sign up to be on the queue, and we will call or email you when you are up next to bring your materials in. We are limiting patrons to 10 tapes/reels/discs per session. If you have more to convert after this, you will be put back at the end of the queue. What kinds of analog formats can I digitize at the RHPL makerspace? Here at the RHPL makerspace we maintain equipment to digitize many analog formats. These include: VHS Tapes DVDs VHS-8mm 8mm Motion Picture Super 8mm Motion Picture 78, 45, 33 and 16 RPM audio records. 135 (35mm) B&W Negative, Color Negative and Color Positive (slide) films 110 Color Negatives and Color Positive (slide) films 126 Instamatic Color Negatives and Color Positive (slide) films 3.5 inch floppy disks What file formats will my digitized items be in? Motion picture or video will be converted to .MP4 files, still images will be converted to .JPEG files. What storage format should be utilized for the digital file? For 8mm, Super 8mm and still film conversions we recommend bringing a SD card. For everything else a USB flash drive is preferred, although we can accommodate either or put your files onto a DVD if desired. We have flash drives and DVDs available for purchase at a modest cost if desired. Floppy Disk Reader See what's on that old floppy disk before converting it Check it out Film and Slide Scanner Try it at home! Check out a film and slide scanner from the Innovative Items Collection to digitize your photos. Check it out Innovative Items Collection: Electronics and Technology Check out our collection of electronics and techology to help with your next Makerspace project. Check it out Udemy A wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses, taken entirely online. Includes classes for Adobe software, graphic design, and technology topics. Visit Udemy Find Inspiration

FDM/Filament 3D Printer Bambu Lab X1 Carbon FDM Cost : $0.03 per gram weight Printable volume: 9” x 9” x 9” (230mm x 230mm x 230mm) File type: STL (submit a print ) Filament options: PLA plastic filament, PLA foodsafe plastic filament Colors: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, black, brown, clear, glow in the dark. 3D prints are printed in the order they are submitted. Due to long print times, it is unlikely that you can watch your item printing. Special arrangements may be possible with an appointment. Request a print How do I design my own 3D prints? Watch this video on general design for 3D printing and to learn a bit more about the 3D printing process. Watch this video to learn how to design 3D objects for 3D printing in the free online program, TInkercad. What kinds of 3D printers are available at the RHPL makerspace? We have two kinds of 3D printers: a 3D filament (FDM) printer and a 3D resin (SLA) printer. Our filament printer prioritizes speed and cost efficiency, as well as offers multiple color options. Our resin printer prioritizes accuracy and extremely fine detail while being slower and having slightly higher material costs. Which printer is better for my project? Generally speaking, the filament (FDM) printer is better for functional prints or items that do not require extremely fine detail, while the resin printer should be primarily used for items with fine details like miniature character or scenic models.m Please note we will only resin print models that are presupported . The staff on the makerspace would be happy to advise which method may be better for your particular project and timeframe. Please email us or make an appointment for our consultation. What colors can I print in? For our filament (FDM) printer, we normally keep a decent selection of colors on hand including the three primary (red, yellow, blue) and three secondary colors (orange, green, violet), as well as black, brown, gray and some specially filament like translucent clear, glow in the dark green and food safe PLA. For our resin printer, we only utilize gray resin to economize the use of resin for all of our patrons, models would need to be painted afterwards if different colors are desired. Can you print in different types of filament on the FDM printer? (ABS, ASA, PETG, etc.) In order to minimize our environmental impact and ensure the safety and comfort of the patrons and staff at the makerspace, we only use PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament due to it being made from natural resources such as sugar cane or cornstarch. How large of an object can I print? Our filament (FDM) printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 8.75” x 8.75” x 8.75” or 225mm x 225mm x 225mm. Our resin printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 6.5” x 11.7” x 13”. Larger items can be broken up into smaller pieces and printed individually, but this will increase the time and cost involved. How long will it take to print my object? Due to the 3D printers at the RHPL makerspace being in use by multiple patrons, we operate on a queue basis to ensure the average wait time is minimized. Once we have your 3D design in hand we will put you in the queue and seek to get as many prints as possible done in the shortest amount of time. This means that although it may only take a few hours to print your object, expect the average turnaround to be approximately one week. What is the cost involved for 3D printing? We only charge for materials cost, so the cost per item printed is based on the weight of the filament or resin consumed. For filament (FDM) prints, the cost is 3 cents per gram (85 cents per ounce). For resin prints, the cost is 5 cents per gram ($1.42 per ounce). Where can I find 3D designs to print? 3D printing can be a fun and creative resource, but 3D design can be intimidating. If you are not experienced with 3D design, we recommend consulting an online 3D repository such as thingiverse.com or STLflix (the latter we maintain a subscription for). The site to view the library on STLflix is platform.stlflix.com . You won't be able to download the files, but you can get an idea for what they have. Is there anything I cannot 3D print? We do not allow the printing of functional weapons or their components at the makerspace. We also not allow the printing of designs that display or insinuate violence or intimidation towards others or constitute Nazi paraphernalia. Final discretion is left up to the staff at the RHPL makerspace. Do you offer classes on 3D printing? We interpret this as asking if we offer a class in either the hardware of our current machine (Bambu X1 Carbon) or 3D modeling. We do not offer classes in either but recommend youtube for searching for 3D modeling courses. For beginners, we recommend: https://youtu.be/gOs6Mdj7y_4?si=T7FM9TJgsOoe_8do Creativebug Discover new crafts with more than 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by design experts and artists. Vist Creativebug Thingiverse Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. Visit Thingiverse STLFLIX Find inspiration for all your 3D prints with this comprehensive subscription database of STL files Visit STLFLIX Find Inspiration

SLA/Resin 3D Printer Anycubic Photon M3 Max Cost : $0.05 per gram weight ($1.42 per ounce) Printable volume: 11.7” x 6.5” x 11.81” (298mm x 164mm x 300 mm) File type: STL (submit a print ) Resin options: PLA plastic filament, PLA foodsafe plastic filament Colors: Gray 3D prints are printed in the order they are submitted. Due to long print times, it is unlikely that you can watch your item printing. Special arrangements may be poassible with an appointment. Request a print How do I design my own 3D prints? Watch this video on general design for 3D printing and to learn a bit more about the 3D printing process. Watch this video to learn how to design 3D objects for 3D printing in the free online program, TInkercad. What kinds of 3D printers are available at the RHPL makerspace? We have two kinds of 3D printers: a 3D filament (FDM) printer and a 3D resin (SLA) printer. Our filament printer prioritizes speed and cost efficiency, as well as offers multiple color options. Our resin printer prioritizes accuracy and extremely fine detail while being slower and having slightly higher material costs. Which printer is better for my project? Generally speaking, the filament (FDM) printer is better for functional prints or items that do not require extremely fine detail, while the resin printer should be primarily used for items with fine details like miniature character or scenic models.m Please note we will only resin print models that are presupported . The staff on the makerspace would be happy to advise which method may be better for your particular project and timeframe. Please email us or make an appointment for our consultation. What colors can I print in? For our filament (FDM) printer, we normally keep a decent selection of colors on hand including the three primary (red, yellow, blue) and three secondary colors (orange, green, violet), as well as black, brown, gray and some specially filament like translucent clear, glow in the dark green and food safe PLA. For our resin printer, we only utilize gray resin to economize the use of resin for all of our patrons, models would need to be painted afterwards if different colors are desired. Can you print in different types of filament on the FDM printer? (ABS, ASA, PETG, etc.) In order to minimize our environmental impact and ensure the safety and comfort of the patrons and staff at the makerspace, we only use PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament due to it being made from natural resources such as sugar cane or cornstarch. How large of an object can I print? Our filament (FDM) printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 8.75” x 8.75” x 8.75” or 225mm x 225mm x 225mm. Our resin printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 6.5” x 11.7” x 13”. Larger items can be broken up into smaller pieces and printed individually, but this will increase the time and cost involved. How long will it take to print my object? Due to the 3D printers at the RHPL makerspace being in use by multiple patrons, we operate on a queue basis to ensure the average wait time is minimized. Once we have your 3D design in hand we will put you in the queue and seek to get as many prints as possible done in the shortest amount of time. This means that although it may only take a few hours to print your object, expect the average turnaround to be approximately one week. What is the cost involved for 3D printing? We only charge for materials cost, so the cost per item printed is based on the weight of the filament or resin consumed. For filament (FDM) prints, the cost is 3 cents per gram (85 cents per ounce). For resin prints, the cost is 5 cents per gram ($1.42 per ounce). Where can I find 3D designs to print? 3D printing can be a fun and creative resource, but 3D design can be intimidating. If you are not experienced with 3D design, we recommend consulting an online 3D repository such as thingiverse.com or STLflix (the latter we maintain a subscription for). The site to view the library on STLflix is platform.stlflix.com . You won't be able to download the files, but you can get an idea for what they have. Is there anything I cannot 3D print? We do not allow the printing of functional weapons or their components at the makerspace. We also not allow the printing of designs that display or insinuate violence or intimidation towards others or constitute Nazi paraphernalia. Final discretion is left up to the staff at the RHPL makerspace. Do you offer classes on 3D printing? We interpret this as asking if we offer a class in either the hardware of our current machine (Bambu X1 Carbon) or 3D modeling. We do not offer classes in either but recommend youtube for searching for 3D modeling courses. For beginners, we recommend: https://youtu.be/gOs6Mdj7y_4?si=T7FM9TJgsOoe_8do Filament Printer Looking to make something bigger? See what our 3D filament printer can do. Learn more Creativebug Discover new crafts with more than 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by design experts and artists. Vist Creativebug Thingiverse Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. Visit Thingiverse Find Inspiration

Teen Volunteers Michigan’s Youth Employment Standards Act now requires that all teen volunteers be at least 14 years old and submit a completed work permit to the library. Teens ages 14-18 may be able to volunteer at select library events, most of which take place during the school year (September-May). Contact the Teen Services Librarian to inquire about teen-specific volunteer events, like Basic Tech Help for Seniors and Tutoring with Teens. Email Teen Services Friends of the Library Call 248-650-7179 or fill out an application online to volunteer in the Friends Store or at book sales. The Friends of the Library will contact all eligible volunteers. Friends Application Volunteering & Community Service 248-650-7184 csvolunteers@rhpl.org View the policy Volunteer Policy Read our volunteer policy for guidelines and details on available work. Volunteer Application Background check Apply to Volunteer Volunteers aged 14 and up are encouraged to apply for weekly, regular shifts in circulation. Community service applicants must be residents of the library’s legal service area – Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township. All potential volunteers must fill out an application and background check form. (Background checks are for volunteers ages 18 and up.) What's next Volunteers are matched with weekly shifts and must commit to a regular schedule. Applications are processed weekly, and you will receive an email reply with either an available shift or a notice that you have been added to the waitlist. Drop-in hours are not available. Michigan’s Youth Employment Standards Act now requires all minors ages 14-17 to have a work permit in order to volunteer. Please submit a permit to your volunteer supervisor before your first shift. Work permit, ages 14-15 Work permit, ages 16-17

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Friends Volunteer Opportunities The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library is an all volunteer organization. Its heart beat is the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours each year to plan, organize, conduct, and communicate a wide variety of activities and fund raising events to support the library. The list below is most of the opportunities. In every case, training is provided. Your service can be a few hours per year or several hours weekly. Volunteers develop new friends, learn more about the library and have a great sense of accomplishment. Friends Library Store: Stop in to get an application. Job includes sales, assisting customers, housekeeping, opening and closing tasks. Book Nook: Volunteer one day a week as scheduled to re-stock book carts, collect cash and record earnings, or serve as a substitute when needed. Online Book Sales: Research books and other media to determine if the value is high enough to be sold online, list items on online websites, prepare items for shipping to customers. Used Book Sales: Volunteer for a shift on one of the sale days as cashier, bagger, or book arranger. Big sales happen four times a year and smaller sales at other times. Wine Wit & Wisdom: Annual event in the spring that includes speakers, a buffet dinner with wine and beer and dessert, and a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Help with set up and teardown the night of the event, solicit businesses for silent auction items, etc. Mailing: Label and sort mail to go out to all members. Two to three times a year. Holiday Home Tour: Annual event second Sunday in December that features homes decorated for the holidays. Help with obtaining homes for the tour, arrange for sponsors, publicity, ticket sales, docent captain at a house, or be a docent yourself. If you're interested in volunteering for Friends of RHPL, please fill out either a paper application or online form. Your information will be passed on to the various chairpersons, and they will be in touch with you when positions are available. Apply to volunteer online Print the volunteer application

Vacuum Former Heats and molds plastic sheets to conform to objects. This is great for making molds, trays or plastic shells for toy cars as an example Size : 4"x4" maximum Cost : $0.50–1.50 depending on plastic size and weight Material type: Clear PET and white styrene plastic. Both options are food safe. Make an appointment Creativebug Discover new crafts with more than 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by design experts and artists. Vist Creativebug Thingiverse Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. Visit Thingiverse Find Inspiration

Smart Cutter Cricut Maker 3 Cut paper, cardstock, and vinyl into letters, numbers, and shapes. Cost : Free to use Items available for purchase : 12" x 12" Adhesive backed vinyl (assorted colors) – $1.00 12" x 12" Heat transfer vinyl (assorted colors) – $1.00 12" x 12" Vinyl transfer tape – $1.00 12" x 12" Multicolor cardstock – $0.13 8.5" x 11" Adhesive backed printable sticker paper: $1 12" x 12" Temperature reactive color changing vinyl – $2 8.5 x 11 Printable heat transfer vinyl for light fabrics – $2 8.5 x 11 Printable heat transfer vinyl for dark fabrics – $3.50 Make an appointment Cricut Mug Press Use this Cricut Mug Press with sublimation mugs and printer to create one of a kind, dishwasher and microwave safe mugs! Check it out Cricut Joy The Cricut Joy machine is ideal for cutting vinyl decals to use in a variety of projects Check it out Creativebug Discover new crafts with more than 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by design experts and artists. Vist Creativebug Silhouette Portrait 3 Silhouette Portrait 3 can cut a variety of materials including cardstock, fabric, heat transfer material, transparencies, paper, vellum, adhesive vinyl, and magnet paper. Check it out Find Inspiration

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