Innovation Lab - October 2025

Last Month's Makes

Thanks to everyone who joined us for September’s Lab After Dark: Scented Candles!

Upcoming Events & Programs

Join the Friends on May 6 for the Minnesota Book Awards

See the winners of the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards announced live at the Ordway on May 6! Meet the authors and get books signed.

Join the Friends on May 6 for the Minnesota Book Awards

See the winners of the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards announced live at the Ordway on May 6! Meet the authors and get books signed.

Join the Friends on May 6 for the Minnesota Book Awards

See the winners of the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards announced live at the Ordway on May 6! Meet the authors and get books signed.

New In-House Kit: Bookbinding!

Bookbinding as an art is as old as first century AD codices and as new as TikTok trends. This kit includes everything to make a book or cover a paperback.

Use our covering materials or bring your own. Combine with the laser engraver or vinyl cutter for more fabulosity!

Make an appointment for “Open Make” to use the bookbinding kit.

Ongoing Programs

Join the Friends on May 6 for the Minnesota Book Awards

Staff List

Bright Futures: A Solarpunk Reading List

Join the Friends on May 6 for the Minnesota Book Awards

Staff List

Bright Futures: A Solarpunk Reading List

Join the Friends on May 6 for the Minnesota Book Awards

Staff List

Bright Futures: A Solarpunk Reading List

Join the Friends on May 6 for the Minnesota Book Awards

Staff List

Bright Futures: A Solarpunk Reading List

Projects of the Month

Want to visit the Innovation Lab more often but need some inspiration? Check out these project ideas, which can be made using tools in the Innovation Lab!