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Families spent an afternoon at the library tinkering and creating. \u00a0We set up several drop in stations with LittleBits, 3D printing pens, Rainbow Looms, and Legos.<\/p>\n

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The 3D printing pens<\/strong> extrude heated plastic filament that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure. You can draw up into the air and create anything you can think of.<\/p>\n

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littleBits<\/strong> is the easiest and most extensive way to learn and prototype with electronics. Explore the basic and premium kits (power, sensors, LED, circuits). \u00a0Check out the video above for a very short sample of how it works.<\/p>\n

\"littlebits2.2\"<\/a> \"littlebits4.4\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rainbow Loom\u00a0<\/strong>is a plastic\u00a0loom\u00a0used to weave colorful rubber bands into bracelets and charms<\/p>\n

\"looms1.1\"<\/a> \"looms2\"<\/a> \"looms3.1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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We didn’t forget the little ones! \u00a0Legos<\/strong> are always a hit.<\/p>\n

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