CO+LAB

06/23/2026

Want to make your own projects on the Glowforge laser engraver? Our upcoming certification class walks you through everything you need to know to start creating!

🗓️Saturday, June 27 at 3 PM

Register here: https://billings.librarycalendar.com/event/glowforge-certification-34473

06/17/2026

Want to start a podcast, lay down some tracks, or just learn more about audio recording? The CO+LAB is here to help!

Schedule a 1:1 appointment with a librarian to get certified to use our recording equipment for your own projects.

Email us at [email protected] to book an appointment and get started.

06/14/2026

The Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer is now available in the CO+LAB! This new printer is faster, more reliable, and capable of multi-color printing.

Get certified, make a reservation, and start bringing your ideas to life.

Find out how to get started: explorelearncreate.org

06/11/2026

Have you heard we expanded? Check out this great article from the Billings Gazette and learn all about it!

Billings Public Library's expanded CO+LAB features 3D printers, laser and die cutters, media production equipment and more.

06/06/2026

🎣 Calling all anglers (and future anglers)! 🐟

The newest CO+LAB2Go kit has arrived, and it's all about fly tying! Learn how to create your own flies with the provided supplies and helpful information.

A special thank you to the Magic City Fly Fishers for their generous donation, which made this kit possible!

Click the link in the comments to place a kit on hold with your library card!

06/05/2026

We're so excited to welcome such a large crowd for the first Mini-Makers program in our newly expanded space! 🎉

We can't wait to see you for upcoming programs, equipment reservations, and all the creative opportunities ahead.

A huge thank-you to the Friends of Billings Public Library and the Billings Library Foundation for helping make this expansion possible. Your support has created even more opportunities for our community to explore, learn, and create at the Billings Public Library! ❤️

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day! 🍩

What could be more appropriate than a photo of Taylor eating a donut while holding a 3D print of himself eating a donut? 😎

This donut-inspired masterpiece was created on our new Bambu P2S printer, and you'll be able to reserve time on it beginning next week. Keep an eye out for reservation details!

In the meantime, visit our website for more information on hours, classes, CO+LAB2Go equipment, and more!

05/29/2026

Heads up!

The CO+LAB will be closed tomorrow, May 29, as we set up our newly expanded space! Come get a first look at all the cool things we are adding on June 2nd during the library's Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTFnqT6My/

05/24/2026

Starting this summer, join us EVERY Friday at 10:30am for Mini Makers in the CO+LAB! Drop by each week for hands-on crafts and maker activities for kids, with new projects featured throughout the summer!