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Creator's Collection

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Paper Crafting

Papercraft kit: the library owns three papercraft kits for customers to check out

Additional Resources
Silhouette Portrait 2 official YouTube setup guide
The official YouTube setup guide for Silhouette Portrait 2
Click here.
Creative Bug
Connect to Creative Bug with your APLD library card, a database offered to you by the library, and search “paper” in the classes search bar at the top of the main page.
Click here.

This Kit includes:

  • Silhouette Portrait 2, desktop cutting machine
  • Craft scissors, craft knife, and paper puncher
  • Paper cutter and cutting mat
  • Crop-a-Dile eyelet and punch
  • Bone folder and quilling tools

Replacement Cost of Kit: $230.00

Instructions:

You will need a computer with a USB connection to use the Silhouette Portrait 2 machine

For Silhouette Portrait 2 software download and user guide: www.silhouetteamerica.com/setup

·      Navigate to the site
·      On the right-hand side of the page under “All Machines” click on: “Silhouette Portrait® 2”
·      Follow the setup instructions in Step 1
·      In Step 2, choose the appropriate software to install for your computer
·      Do not register the machine in step 3
·      Use the resources in Step 4 to learn how to use the machine and create!

Sewing

Sewing Machines: the library owns three sewing machines for customers to check out 

Additional Resources
Singer Support
Click here.
Connect to Creative Bug
Connect to Creative Bug with your APLD library card, a database offered to you by the library, and search “sew” in the classes search bar at the top of the main page.
Click here.

This Kit includes:

  • Singer Sewing Machine - Model 4452 
  • Various sewing tools 
  • Carrying bag for machine and tools 
  • Machine Instructions 

Replacement Cost of Kit: $265.00

Playing Music

The Library currently offers a variety of musical instruments to check out 

There are various instrument options:

Ukulele Kit includes:

  • Ukulele with Electronic Tuner
  • Strap
  • Carrying case 

Replacement Cost: $70 

Ukulele Kit includes:

  • Left-handed Ukulele with Electronic Tuner
  • Strap
  • Carrying case 

Replacement Cost: $65

Keyboard Kit includes:

  • 54 keys multi-function keyboard
  • Carrying case
  • User guide 

Replacement Cost: $65 

Keyboard Kit includes:

  • 61 keys multi-function keyboard
  • Carrying case
  • User guide 

Replacement Cost: $70 

Electronic Drum Pad Kit includes:

  • Electronic Drum Pad
  • Drum Sticks
  • Pedal
  • User guide 

Replacement Cost: $64 

Additional Resources
Ukulele
Donner Ukulele Lessons
Click here.
Left-Handed Ukulele Tuner Instructions
Click here.
LinkedIn Learning
Connect to Linkedin Learning Library with your APLD library card, a database offered to you by the library, and search “ukulele” in the classes search bar at the top of the main page.
Click here.
Ukulele Tuner instructions
Click here.
Rock Jam Keyboards
54 Keys Manual
Click here.
61 Keys Manual
Click here.
LinkedIn Learning
Connect to Linkedin Learning Library with your APLD library card, a database offered to you by the library, and search “piano” in the classes search bar at the top of the main page.
Click here.
Electronic Drum Kit
Electronic Drum Kit
Click here.
LinkedIn Learning
Connect to Linkedin Learning Library with your APLD library card, a database offered to you by the library, and search “drums” in the classes search bar at the top of the main page.
Click here.