Events

Independent Study Hours are self-serve opportunities to use equipment available in the Makerspace. 

Equipment includes:

Want to learn how to sew but don’t know where to start? 

Learn to use the library’s sewing machine in this introductory class. Basics classes are educational only, we will not create take-home projects.

All participants are…

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources. 

Please follow these guidelines:

Independent Study Hours are self-serve opportunities to use equipment available in the Makerspace. 

Equipment includes:

Independent Study Hours are self-serve opportunities to use equipment available in the Makerspace. 

Equipment includes:

Equipment reservations are available on select days and times in the Bellevue Library Makerspace. 

Please use the following link to view the available equipment and make your reservation.

Make a reservation.

Reasonable accommodation…

Try out Makerspace equipment and discover your next passion project! Staff is available to provide basic support and training while helping you create a project of your own.

All ages welcome. Ages 13 and younger with participating…

Come to the Makerspace and sew Cris Woods Sews Envelope Dress pattern. 

The Envelope Dress is a low- or zero-waste pattern that uses a simple formula to create a caftan-style dress. We will sew the dress out of black…

Gather with other teens to work on projects, try out new skills and hang out. There will be a new beginner friendly project each week and Makerspace equipment available to use independently.

Equipment may include:

The Federal Way Library Makerspace Independent Study provides access to Makerspace resources. 

Please follow these guidelines:

Equipment reservations are available on select days and times in the Bellevue Library Makerspace. 

Please use the following link to view the available equipment and make your reservation.

Make a reservation.

Reasonable accommodation…

Learn how to use the Glowforge Laser Printer! 

In this class, get the basics of using the Glowforge app to cut, score and engrave your designs. Discuss materials and more. 

Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space…

Create a unique memory in the Makerspace.

Bring your favorite picture book to the library. We will help you record an audio file of you reading your picture book, and then create a keepsake box to house your story, using the laser printer.

Mend your clothes in the Makerspace! There will be mending and darning supplies, basic instructions and examples. Each week, we will also have examples of a specific method or type of mending, and supplies to practice. 

Ages 13 and…

Equipment reservations are available on select days and times in the Bellevue Library Makerspace. 

Please use the following link to view the available equipment and make your reservation.

Make a reservation.

Reasonable accommodation…

Independent Study Hours are self-serve opportunities to use equipment available in the Makerspace. 

Equipment includes:

Learn about the equipment and software available in the sound recording booth in the Makerspace.

Please register.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before…

Independent Study Hours are self-serve opportunities to use equipment available in the Makerspace. 

Equipment includes:

Feeling snarky?

Say it through cross-stitch! 

Learn the basics of cross-stitch and choose a sarcastic pattern to make or create your own spicy message!

All supplies provided. 

Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space and…

Learn about the digitization equipment that the Makerspace has to offer. 

Learn how to convert vinyl records, VHS tapes, audiocassette tapes and 8mm film into digital files.

Please register. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.