Free, Mobile Maker Lab With STEM Programs Coming Through The Region

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – A 39-foot mobile lab will soon be traveling through San Jose to give people the opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering, the arts and math, San Jose library officials announced.

A grand opening was scheduled for Saturday for the Maker[Space]Ship, which is equipped with state-of-the-art maker technology such as a 3D printer, laser cutter, telescopes, video cameras and microscopes.

The lab, which is inside a custom-designed bus, was in the works for over two years and it's free for everyone, according to library officials.

"The Maker[Space]Ship will make it possible to bring a 21st century library learning experience out to the neighborhoods of San Jose," city librarian Jill Bourne said in a statement.

The Maker[Space]Ship will operate 15 hours a week at public and private sites.

Library officials encourage residents to submit a proposal for a location or a program for the lab.

Coming soon:

• Dec. 17: Maker[Space]Ship: Camden Community Center: The Maker[Space]Ship will host drop-in tours and brief demos, open to all ages, during Breakfast with Santa at Camden Community Center. 3369 UNION AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124 - 9AM
• Jan. 12: Maker[Space]Ship: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: The Maker[Space]Ship will host the following public events, open to all ages, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. 2020 E SAN ANTONIO ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116 - 4PM
• Jan, 20: Maker[Space]Ship: Moveable Feast: Willow Glen: The Maker[Space]Ship will host the following public events, open to all ages, at Moveable Feast: Willow Glen. 2310 CANOAS GARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125 - 5PM
• Jan. 26: Maker[Space]Ship: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: The Maker[Space]Ship will host the following public events, open to all ages, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. 2020 E SAN ANTONIO ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116 - 4PM

More information can be found at https://www.sjpl.org/makerspaceship.

ALSO GOING ON IN THE AREA:

• Outdoor Ice Skating: Santa Clara
• Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru: Vasona Lake County Park. Los Gatos
• South Valley Symphony Winter Concert: Gilroy
• Winter Birds & Wildflowers - Coyote Lake Hike: Gilroy

--Bay City News/Image courtesy of the San José Public Library