Bring your spookiest, funniest, and “most MakerLab” costume to compete in the 3rd annual MakerLab Halloween Contest! Thursday, Oct 29 from 4-5 p.m. in the MakerLab. Contest rules: some part of your costume must be made in the MakerLab on another BDI makerspace. Come have some candy and enjoy each other's costumes and creativity! Prizes will be announced at 4:45 p.m. Arrive before that if you’d like to be in the contest!
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Intro to 3D Printing with Prusa Mini (Brandeis University events, Waltham) — Powerpoint on possibilities, then hands‑on model download, Simplify 3D slicing, and a Prusa Mini+ print in MakerLab.
Intro to Sewing (Brandeis MakerLab, Waltham) — Learn sewing machine operation, fabric and stitch basics, then practice straight stitches, corners, fabric movement, and joining fabrics.
Teen Library Representatives host a comedy night with jokes, story workshops, and open performances in the Waltham Public Library Lecture Hall, for ages 13–18.
Intermediate and advanced English learners practice speaking and listening in a conversation group at the Waltham Public Library Literacy Classroom.
Paint the backdrop for MELA's 30th anniversary with the South Asian Student Association at Brandeis University, a chill evening of painting and fun in October and November.
Slime Lab at Brandeis University offers hands‑on slime making with the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers.
Fuse beads, clay art, and nail art sessions offer hands‑on creative projects in the Teen Room at Waltham Public Library, supplies provided, for ages 13–18.
Jum'ah Friday Prayers held in the Muslim Prayer Room, Lower Usdan, led by Muslim Chaplain Mahmoud EL‑Rifai.
Mark Oppenheimer and Professor Flora Cassen discuss antisemitism in America in a dialogue at Brandeis University, sponsored by the Strage Foundation.
Handmade for the Holidays Craft Fair (52 Gore Street, Waltham) — Shop local handmade crafts and fiber arts at the fall crafts fair.
Free Zotero workshop at Brandeis University teaches citation import, library organization, in‑text citations, and automated bibliography creation.
Panel discussion at Brandeis University examines 45,000+ midterm races, voter priorities, AI’s impact on information trust and policy debates, featuring Lily Adams, Joe Conason, Amber Spry.
