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Black & Veatch MakerSpace at Johnson County Library

The Black & Veatch MakerSpace at Johnson County Library is an exploratorium of technologic contraptions for innovators, creatives and tinkerers! We help patrons learn to use new equipment and software, troubleshoot technologies, find resources, and help to foster the maker movement. This is a free resource, no need for a library card, and we are open to the public.

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At the Black & Veatch MakerSpace at Johnson County Library you can utilize our software and equipment for digital fabrication, prototyping, and iterating your designs. We have software for industrial design and engineering like Rhino and SolidWorks, and also have graphic editing software to create your logo or website or using the Adobe Creative Cloud. You can create your crowdfunding video using our Green Room and Sound Booth, and edit your video using Final Cut Pro, After Effects or Premiere Pro. Create signage or door graphics for your small business using our Vinyl Cutter, Laser Cutters, or CNC machine. Make a reservation for free at jocolibrary.org/makerspace.

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Primary ContactNick Ward-Bopp

Address9875 W. 87th St.
Overland Park, KS 66212

Phone(913) 826-4600

Websitehttp://www.jocolibrary.org/makerspace

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We will send you a link by mail that will sign you in instantly! The email will be sent to wardboppn@jocolibrary.org.

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4747 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
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