Making @ FCPL

BirdBrain Technologies cultivates creativity and makes abstract concepts hands-on by providing flexible and inspiring classroom tools. Explore the Finch Robot at Maker Lab @ Herndon

The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose volunteers, along with Virginia and Fairfax County Cooperative Extension, provide research-based horticultural information to home gardeners in Fairfax County, Va.

iFixit is a wiki-based site that teaches people how to fix almost anything.

Instructables is a community for people who like to make things.

Free activities, workbooks, and content for parents and teachers to learn about Code and Go Robot Mouse and more.

Archived projects from Make: Magazine.

Maker Faires are community-based events celebrating local maker culture.

ALA's article on the Maker Movement

Ravelry is a free website for knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists.

Silhouette creates precision machines and powerful software designed to empower DIY enthusiasts.
Ask about Silhouette Cameo at Maker Lab @ Herndon and Sherwood: The TechLab

The Sphero Edu app helps bring your robot to life.
Discover Sphero Robots at Maker Lab @ Herndon and Sherwood: The TechLab

Squishy Circuits uses conductive play dough and insulating play dough to teach electrical circuits basics in a fun, hands-on way.
Learn Squishy Circuits at Maker Lab @ Herndon

Download files and build them with your 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC. Thingiverse is a universe of things.

Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.