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Registration opens:
September 15th, 2026

3D Design for Kids - Pumpkin Grades- 3-5

South Elgin Branch
2026-10-13 16:45:00 2026-10-13 18:15:00 America/Chicago 3D Design for Kids - Pumpkin Grades- 3-5 Design and build your own 3D pumpkin! We will use TINKERCAD to create 3D objects on the computer to be printed on the library’s 3D printer. Grades3 -5, register to join. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 13
4:45pm - 6:15pm

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South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Design and build your own 3D pumpkin! We will use TINKERCAD to create 3D objects on the computer to be printed on the library’s 3D printer. Grades3 -5, register to join.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is not open until: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th 2026 - 09:00am

Have fun learning and building in 3D using Tinkercad, a free 3D design platform.

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your reservation so a student on the waitlist can participate.  We will be taking attendance at the programs and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the waitlist if they are found to be consistently absent.

Participants will be contacted via email when their 3D design is ready and can pick it up at Gail Borden Library’s South Elgin Branch Location 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin)

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Technology |

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