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Intermediate 3D Printing Classes – Champion Public Library

July 8, 2026

Champion Public Library will be offering Intermediate 3D Printing classes at 2:00 PM on Thursdays, from July 9th through the 23rd. Tweens and Teens, ages 12 through 17, will step into 3 intermediate lessons all focused on 3D Printing. After the lesson, children will have the opportunity to participate in rotating centers, including but not limited to; 3D Painting, 3D Object assembly, freeform software time and more. Space is very limited so calling ahead and reserving a spot is recommended.

Lessons will be featured as follows:

July 9th: 3D Printing Software – participants will learn about the different kinds of 3D printing slicers and 3D design tools.
July 16th: All about Filament – participants will learn about the different kinds of materials printers used to create objects and how to adjust settings for optimal printing.
July 23rd: Mechanics & Maintenance – participants will learn the basics of the inner workings of a 3D Printer as well as witness how the library maintains our machines.

It is strongly encouraged for participants to attend the first lesson to understand the basics. Attendees of all three lessons will receive a certificate of completion.

The Summer Reading Program is also supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

For more information, contact the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164 or visit us at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS).