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Learning Labs | Intro to X-Carve
2026-04-17 13:00:00 2026-04-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Learning Labs | Intro to X-Carve Learn to use a CNC router with the library's X-Carve. Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Friday, April 17
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-17 13:00:00 2026-04-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Learning Labs | Intro to X-Carve Learn to use a CNC router with the library's X-Carve. Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Snellville Branch

Snellville Makerspace

Learn to use a CNC router with the library's X-Carve.

Are you interested in using the X-Carve CNC machine? Come see a demonstration to learn about the equipment and software needed to get up and running quickly!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ | Ages 16-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning Labs | Hobbies |

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