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Contact: Ann Nappa, Phone: (561) 393-7915, Email: [email protected] August 14, 2015 BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY – DOWNTOWN LAUNCHES THE DISCOVER STUDIO IN SEPTEMBER 2015 (Boca Raton, FL) – The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to introduce The Discover Studio at the Downtown Library. Funded by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, The Discover Studio will utilize a pop-up space model to teach emerging technologies, including 3D printing, music production, audio podcasting, and photo and film editing as part of the library’s role as a partner in education for the community. This unique opportunity connects people with the latest technology to foster creative learning, and develop new talents and skills. Pop-up space models are temporary, portable sites where members of the community can express their creativity through digital classes, hands-on experiences, and experimentation. The library will use this model to educate the public through a series of free classes and workshops offered in rotation. In September, instructors will introduce 3D technology with the library’s new FlashForge Creator Pro printers through demonstration classes. In addition, 3D Printing Fundamentals classes will help attendees gain firsthand knowledge of 3D design principles and allow them to design their own 3D object using easy-to-use modeling software. After taking this class, participants may choose to work on a project of their own design through the Open Design Lab course. “The library is very grateful to Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library for embracing and supporting our move into technology training,” says Ann Nappa, Library Manager. “The Discover Studio is just the beginning of the library’s plans to offer unique opportunities for learning, creating, and transforming ideas into reality.” Future classes at The Discover Studio will teach audio recording and podcasting; music production; digital photo editing; and digital film editing complete with green screen and camera equipment for budding filmmakers and performers. All classes and workshops at The Discover Studio will be announced through the Events Calendar at bocalibrary.org. Classes are free, but require registration and a valid Boca Raton Public Library card. The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of library users in its two locations. For more information about the Boca Raton Public Library, please visit www.bocalibrary.org.