Brooklyn Andreasen, 6, (left) and her sister Autumn, 9, tell Santa what they'd like for Christmas while at the Ada Public Library on Wednesday. If you haven't caught Santa recently, consider yourself a hermit because, just in the last week, he has been at ReStore, The Inn, the Depot, and the senior citizens luncheon at the school, and the library. (Monty Siekerman photo)
By Max Gauthier
Ada Public Library AmeriCorps volunteer
Imagine a world where you can pick an object and then watch it form before your very eyes.
What if I told you this technology has been around for years and is growing more popular everyday? All it takes is a 3D printer and a 3D model of your desired object (which can be obtained via the internet or can be made yourself using 3D modelling software) and you are on your way.
Help us clothe the children of Hardin County again this year! And pay off your library fines*
while helping others!
1 pair of NEW kid’s shoes** = $5 worth of fines
1 pair NEW gloves = $5 worth of fines
1 NEW hat or scarf = $5 worth of fines
1 pair of NEW kid’s socks = $1 worth of fines
*Not eligible for lost book fees
**No flip flops, please
All of the collected items will be donated to Helping Hands, a Hardin County charity that will give the shoes and socks to local children in need.
Sponsored by ONU Women, in collaboration with The Friends of the Ada Public Library
Guess who recently returned to the Ada Public Library.
The staff found "Twinkle" earlier this week when they arrived in the morning. Apparently he is at the Ada Public Library to wish all the patrons happy holidays.
According to Amanda Bennett, library director, you can stop in and try to find his favorite hiding spots around the library.
"Twinkle will be watching and reporting back to Santa each night, so remember to be on your best behavior when visiting," she informed the Icon
Been hearing about these 3-d printers in the news and wondering what the fuss is all about?
Stop by the Ada Public Library, Tuesday, December 8th, from 4-6p.m. for a demonstration on how a 3-d printer works. Max Gauthier, Ada Public Library Guiding Ohio Online/Americorp Tech volunteer, will be available to answer questions as the printer is running.
Just a reminder that Max is also available for 30 minute or hour long sessions three times/week, to answer any of your tech related questions! Please stop by the Library, or call 419-634-5246 to sign-up for tech time today!
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Need help with a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone?
Max Gauthier is there to help. The service is free, funded by a $1 billion annual federal budget for AmerriCorps.
Max is available at the Ada Public Library from now until August. He is usually available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. For an appointment for one-on-one help, call the library at 429-634-5246.
He has studied computer engineering at Ohio Northern and taken courses at Rhodes State.
