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Forsyth County Public Library launches STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace

The mobile truck’s upcoming programs include photography, laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing, gaming, and more.

WStoday: STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace

This new initiative is part of an effort to expand the library’s services throughout Forsyth County.

Photo courtesy of Forsyth County Public Library

Imagine if your local library could come to you. Well, you don’t have to wonder anymore because a new mobile truck has taken off.

The Forsyth County Public Library launched a new STREAMLab Mobile Makerspace — a truck filled with a large collection of books, Chromebooks, gaming consoles, 3D laser printers, sewing/embroidery machines, and a podcasting set. The goal is to engage communities across the Triad and encourage learning opportunities.

If you ask us, this truck is en route to greatness. Get on board because this is the first bookmobile of its kind in the Triad which was made possible thanks to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

‘The STREAMLab’s world language collection now includes native-language and bilingual materials in Greek, Korean, Punjabi, Mandarin, Spanish, and more,” Shannon Page, outreach, diversity and inclusion senior manager of FCPL said.

Catch the bus at these various locations between 4 and 5 p.m.

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