BLDG 61: Boulder Library Makerspace

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Catch the newest episode of The TWIRCH Shop featuring the Twirling Tech Goddess! **Link in bio!** Who is the Twirling Tech Goddess, and what is The TWIRCH Shop? The Twirling Tech Goddess, in her own words says, "I'm LeeLee, the Twirling Tech Goddess. I'm black, I dance, I'm queer, and I'm an engineer!". The TWIRCH Shop is a show that explicitly encourages radical diversity and inclusion by making the process of learning tech more fun, accessible, and relatable to people underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).⁠
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Watch and make along with the Twirling Tech Goddess as she creates something FABULOUS using cutting edge tools and technologies. Then she'll put it through her patented Twirl Test to make sure that it's stage ready. That's right, we TWIRL with our tech. Because you know what they say... The family that SLAYS together, increases their socioeconomic status together.⁠
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This week's episode was recorded in BLDG 61 @boulderlibrary and made possible by the generous support of @boulderlibraryfoundation

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Join us tonight on YouTube Live for our community Show & Tell!

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The sign is still up😂. We love and miss our community. Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Hope to see you soon.

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Lasers work when many, small individuals get excited, focus and release their energy. BLDG 61 show-and-tell and virtual services are off tomorrow. ✅

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The Best Holiday Ever can be easy to overlook, what with the COVID and all. We miss seeing your scary and funny faces, especially now. Here are a few spooOOooky highlights of the space we hope to have you ALL back in safely, soon. 🎃 👻 🧛🏿‍♂️🖤

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Join us for tonight's Maker Show & Tell on YouTube! Link in Bio!

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We miss seeing all your beautiful faces ✨🤎✨May you be safe and cozy

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OMG, have you seen our 3D printing service?! @bldg61 is keeping the community making with Virtual 3D Printing and Laser Cutting guided access! Deets at bldg61.org (googly eyes not included...👀)

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Join us tonight at 7 on YouTube! Find out what #bldg61 friend @thedesignosaur has been up to and see one kind of #bouldercolorado tubing (a.k.a. #lasers) where vectors have nuthin’ to do with COVID! Link in bio.

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Catch up on The TWIRCH Shop featuring @twirlingtechgoddess! Who is the Twirling Tech Goddess, and what is The TWIRCH Shop? The Twirling Tech Goddess, in her own words says, "I'm LeeLee, the Twirling Tech Goddess. I'm black, I dance, I'm queer, and I'm an engineer!". The TWIRCH Shop is a show that explicitly encourages radical diversity and inclusion by making the process of learning tech more fun, accessible, and relatable to people underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).⁠
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Watch and make along with the Twirling Tech Goddess as she creates something FABULOUS using cutting edge tools and technologies. Then she'll put it through her patented Twirl Test to make sure that it's stage ready. That's right, we TWIRL with our tech. Because you know what they say... The family that SLAYS together, increases their socioeconomic status together.

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Jeopardy answer: “Actual 3-D printing!” What is the difference between a $3k and $30k 3D printer? Correct! Tune in to next Tuesday’s show-n-tell, live on YouTube, to find out what’s about to happen for @bldg61 patrons, and see what cool people are making in the COVID times.

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BLDG 61 is a free community workshop that provides maker education and technology to the public in a creative and inclusive environment.

Due to Covid-19, the makerspace is currently closed to the public. We are currently offering online programming and virtual access to select equipment.

BLDG 61 Event Calendar

Virtual Tool Access & Orientation

BLDG 61 is now providing virtual access to select tools in the makerspace, with operation of the equipment facilitated by an on-site staff member. Patrons will join a 10-minute online meeting to verify designs and confirm the desired product. Registration and further details can be found on our event calendar.

Some equipment registration requires prior attendance to a Tool Orientation workshop. BLDG 61 will be announcing virtual tool orientations on a regular schedule.

Material Drop-Off and Pickup for registered users can be found in the Main Library’s Lobby at 1001 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder. Detailed instructions will be provided after registration. All patrons must wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines while visiting the library.

BLDG 61 Virtual Tool Access

Laser Cutters – [Available Now]
Other Tools – TBA

Maker Show & Tell Livestream

We are hosting a weekly livestream where the community shows off the cool stuff they are making! You can watch the YouTube live show on Tuesdays at 7 pm MST. Links will be shared via social media. Here’s the playlist where you can watch our past videos.

To participate and share a project, you’ll need to register from our event calendar. We’ll send you the link to join us live after you’ve signed up. We use Streamyard to host our events, so check out the instructions to familiarize yourself with the platform.

Social Media

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Volunteer

If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, fill out the library volunteer application and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch.

Volunteer Application

Contact Us

If you have more questions about BLDG 61 or want to get in touch with makerspace staff, use the following form.

BLDG 61 Contact Form

Acknowledgments

BLDG 61 was made possible through a generous grant from the Boulder Library Foundation.