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Laser Cut Wood Box

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2026-05-01 16:00:00 2026-05-01 17:30:00 America/Denver Laser Cut Wood Box Cut pieces on our laser cutter, then assemble and paint your box! Ages 8+. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Friday, May 01
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 16:00:00 2026-05-01 17:30:00 America/Denver Laser Cut Wood Box Cut pieces on our laser cutter, then assemble and paint your box! Ages 8+. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Cut pieces on our laser cutter, then assemble and paint your box! Ages 8+.

Learn how to use our laser cutter to cut wood, then assemble your pieces and paint your own wood box! Patrons must be at least 8 years old to enter the Makerspace.

AGE GROUP: | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Older Adults | All Ages | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Technology | Makerspace | General Interest | Education | Careers and Skills | Arts and Crafts |

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 303.739.1940
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Myra Alvey
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