How To ProtoSpace: Button Making
Week 1: Pressing buttons
Kick off the semester by making something you can pin to your bag or jacket. In our first How To ProtoSpace workshop, you'll learn to use our button makers and walk away with a handful of personal flair.
We'll have button makers ready to go, plus a pile of clip-art, vintage books, and old magazines to cut, collage, and remix.
Drop in, make a few buttons, and see what else ProtoSpace has to offer this semester.
Everything is provided, just bring yourself.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mark Howell. Contact Email: m.howell@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. How To ProtoSpace: Button Making
Week 1: Pressing buttons
Kick off the semester by making something you can pin to your bag or jacket. In our first How To ProtoSpace workshop, you'll learn to use our button makers and walk away with a handful of personal flair.
We'll have button makers ready to go, plus a pile of clip-art, vintage books, and old magazines to cut, collage, and remix.
Drop in, make a few buttons, and see what else ProtoSpace has to offer this semester.
Everything is provided, just bring yourself.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mark Howell. Contact Email: m.howell@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Fall Fest at the Library
On Thursday September 3rd, from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM, the library will transform into a huge festival with free food and the chance to win a new Nintendo Switch 2. This event is the best opportunity for new and current students alike to learn about library resources that they might not know about.
Join us on level 1 of the library to enjoy delicious treats, prizes and more!
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Chloe Sparrow. Contact Email: chloe.sparrow@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit blog.lib.utah.edu. How To ProtoSpace: Fall Fest Open House
Week 2: Come See What We're Made Of
No formal workshop this week, instead, ProtoSpace is throwing open its doors for Fall Fest, the library's celebration of everything we offer. Swing by, poke around, and get a hands-on look at the tools and spaces waiting for you all semester.
Come see our 3D printers turning digital designs into physical objects, watch our 3D scanners capture real-world objects into editable models, and check out the sewing machines ready for everything from quick repairs to full creative projects. And this year, we're excited to unveil the newest addition to ProtoSpace: our brand-new electronic music production studio, launching this fall. Whether you're producing your first track or refining your sound, it's a space built to help you make noise.
Whatever you're into: design, fabrication, fashion, sound, we have you covered. Stop by during Fall Fest, meet the people who run the space, and find out how ProtoSpace can be part of your semester.
No registration, no experience needed, just curi…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mark Howell. Contact Email: m.howell@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. How To ProtoSpace: 3D Printing
Week 3: Roll for Initiative
Ever wanted to turn an idea into something you can actually hold? This week's How To ProtoSpace is all about 3D printing. We'll walk you through how to start printing your own designs in the space.
And because we like a little whimsy: we've built a giant dice tower, and if you roll a natural 20 on it, you'll walk away with a 3D-printed D&D dice tower of your own. Bragging rights and loot, all in one roll.
Whether you're a tabletop veteran, a maker in training, or just curious what all the buzzing and whirring is about, come learn what our printers can do and leave knowing how to make something yourself.
Equipment provided, no experience needed. May the dice be ever in your favor.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mark Howell. Contact Email: m.howell@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. How To ProtoSpace: 3D Printing
Week 3: Roll for Initiative
Ever wanted to turn an idea into something you can actually hold? This week's How To ProtoSpace is all about 3D printing. We'll walk you through how to start printing your own designs in the space.
And because we like a little whimsy: we've built a giant dice tower, and if you roll a natural 20 on it, you'll walk away with a 3D-printed D&D dice tower of your own. Bragging rights and loot, all in one roll.
Whether you're a tabletop veteran, a maker in training, or just curious what all the buzzing and whirring is about, come learn what our printers can do and leave knowing how to make something yourself.
Equipment provided, no experience needed. May the dice be ever in your favor.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mark Howell. Contact Email: m.howell@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. How To ProtoSpace: Music Production with Ableton
Week 4: Press Record
This week we're plugging in and making sound. We'll introduce Ableton Live, the software at the heart of our music studio, and show you how it turns loops, samples, and ideas into full tracks. Then we'll get hands-on with the Ableton Push 3, a tactile instrument that lets you play, sequence, and produce without staring at a screen the whole time. Come tap out a beat, build a melody, and hear how quickly a track comes together.
And Ableton is just the front door. Our music studio is stocked for wherever your sound wants to go: semi-modular synths from Moog, a full Eurorack modular system, drum machines, MIDI controllers, and a mixing setup to tie it all together. Whether you want to produce clean electronic tracks in software or patch cables and chase strange noises on hardware, there's a seat here for you.
No background in music production required, just bring your ears and your curiosity. This is the first stop in our music offerings this semester, and a great way to find out what's poss…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mark Howell. Contact Email: m.howell@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. The Instruments: Local Book Release & Reading
You are invited to join Red Butte Press in celebration of its latest publications: A Secular Instrument and Scalar Instruments by Craig Dworkin
A reading and conversation will be accompanied by projected images. Handling copies will be present for viewing. Copies of The Instruments will be available for purchase at a 20% discount. This discount will also apply to Craig’s previous collaboration with Red Butte Press, Chap. XXIV. Those who cannot join us in person can still purchase these titles at a 20% discount during the week after the event, from September 16–23. To place an order please send an email to redbuttepress@utah.edu.
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Alternate Location: Books & Supply 252 East 100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Contact Name: Sara Luz Jensen. Contact Email: Sara.Luz.Jensen@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. How To ProtoSpace: Music Production with Ableton
Week 4: Press Record
This week we're plugging in and making sound. We'll introduce Ableton Live, the software at the heart of our music studio, and show you how it turns loops, samples, and ideas into full tracks. Then we'll get hands-on with the Ableton Push 3, a tactile instrument that lets you play, sequence, and produce without staring at a screen the whole time. Come tap out a beat, build a melody, and hear how quickly a track comes together.
And Ableton is just the front door. Our music studio is stocked for wherever your sound wants to go: semi-modular synths from Moog, a full Eurorack modular system, drum machines, MIDI controllers, and a mixing setup to tie it all together. Whether you want to produce clean electronic tracks in software or patch cables and chase strange noises on hardware, there's a seat here for you.
No background in music production required, just bring your ears and your curiosity. This is the first stop in our music offerings this semester, and a great way to find out what's poss…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Mark Howell. Contact Email: m.howell@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Introduction to Risograph
What is a Risograph duplicator, and why is it all the rage? The Riso is a Japanese stencil duplicator that blends the functionality of photocopying with the artistry of screen printing. This workshop introduces the requisite skills and best practices for Risograph printing, safe use of the studio cutters, and the Book Arts Studio Use policies. After completing the workshop, participants are invited to apply for independent studio use to produce individual projects. Approved independent users have access to the machine during open studio hours and pay a fee of $10/hour plus materials. Workshop price is per participant. If registering for yourself and a minor, please register for two participants ($70 each).
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: 70. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos. Contact Phone: 8015859191. Contact Email: bookartsprogram@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit marriottlibrary-uofu.nbsstore.net. Paper Marbling
Participants learn and practice historical and modern paper marbling patterns that were developed for embellishing the end papers of books. Considerations and use of metallic paint are discussed as are ideas on how to use simple, harmonious color palettes using the color wheel. Participants also learn overmarbling, a technique where one pattern is superimposed upon another to create a magnificent and complex play of pattern. Participants leave the workshop with up to thirty sheets of marbled papers.
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Pietro Accardi began marbling more than thirty-five years ago at his father’s printing press. As a self-taught marbler, he developed his own unique perspective and understanding of marbling through much trial and error. For twelve years Pietro owned a Bookbindery in Turin, Italy and worked for Turin’s main library, the Municipal Archives and University Libraries restoring and binding documents and books. Since coming to the U.S. in 2012, he runs his paper marbling and book restoration business near Lake T…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: 310. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos. Contact Phone: 8015859191. Contact Email: bookartsprogram@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit marriottlibrary-uofu.nbsstore.net. Paper Marbling
Participants learn and practice historical and modern paper marbling patterns that were developed for embellishing the end papers of books. Considerations and use of metallic paint are discussed as are ideas on how to use simple, harmonious color palettes using the color wheel. Participants also learn overmarbling, a technique where one pattern is superimposed upon another to create a magnificent and complex play of pattern. Participants leave the workshop with up to thirty sheets of marbled papers.
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Pietro Accardi began marbling more than thirty-five years ago at his father’s printing press. As a self-taught marbler, he developed his own unique perspective and understanding of marbling through much trial and error. For twelve years Pietro owned a Bookbindery in Turin, Italy and worked for Turin’s main library, the Municipal Archives and University Libraries restoring and binding documents and books. Since coming to the U.S. in 2012, he runs his paper marbling and book restoration business near Lake T…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: 310. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos. Contact Phone: 8015859191. Contact Email: bookartsprogram@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit marriottlibrary-uofu.nbsstore.net. Family Book Arts: Gather & Connect
Children six- to eighteen-years old are welcome to bring an adult friend or family member to explore bookmaking through the lens of a naturalist. Each participant creates two books: a folded book form with pockets for found materials and a sewn book made of recycled materials to document findings in the wild. The workshop covers simple stamp-making and embellishments. After the workshop, head outside to observe, collect, and connect with the natural world that awaits!
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: 70. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos. Contact Phone: 8015859191. Contact Email: bookartsprogram@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit marriottlibrary-uofu.nbsstore.net.