Our Makerspace is officially open and ready for use!
Before use, we ask that all patrons stop by the Circulation Desk and sign our Makerspace User Agreement form.
The Makerspace will close 20 minutes before the library closes. All heating elements must be unplugged and the equipment put away.
Do I need an appointment?
If you need assistance with your project, we do require appointments to be made with our Technology Trainer or Technology Coordinator. These appointments allow us to reserve the time to work with you one-on-one as we create your project.
However, our 3D printer, laser engraver, and sublimation printer require staff assistance. Appointments must be made by calling the library or clicking the button below to visit our technology trainer’s booking page.
What if I can’t make it during the appointment times?
If you are struggling to make it to our appointment times, please call the library and ask to speak with the Technology Trainer or Technology Coordinator. We will do our best to find a time that will work for both of us!
You can also check our newsletter to see if we will be offering Open Maker Lab times. These are set hours where staff will be present in the Makerspace to assist with projects.
Do I need to bring materials?
Yes! While the library will provide certain materials (at a cost), we do recommend bringing your own materials to work with. What you need to bring will depend on the equipment you are using and the project you are creating. Contact the Technology Trainer or Technology Coordinator to ask about specific material you’ll need for your project.
For example, if you are planning to use the Cricut, we recommend bringing your own vinyl, paper, or other material to cut as well as your blank project. The library will provide sticky mats, weeding tools, and the heat presses (and parchment paper if using HTV).
For sublimation, materials purchased must be sublimation-grade in order for the dye transfer to work properly. It is recommended to use fabric with a high polyester count and hard materials with a poly-coating.
For laser engraving, please visit our laser engraving page for a list of accepted materials.
Cost
- 3D Printing (PLA Filament) is $0.10 per gram.
- Price is calculated by the final weight of your project.
- Sublimation Paper + Ink is $0.50 per page
- Laser Engraver is $1.00 per 5 minutes of run time.
- For example, a 30-minute engraving will cost $6.00.
- Button Blanks: You will receive a button back, front metal plate, paper template, and plastic film covering.
- 1″ buttons are $0.25 per button
- 1.25″ buttons are $0.50 per button
- 2.28″ buttons are $1.00 per button
- Square buttons are $0.50 per button
- Square magnets are $1.00 per magnet
Available Equipment
- 8 laptops for creating and designing your projects. Please bring your Cricut Design Space login information if you have an account.
- Cricut Explore Air 2 with Cutting Mats
- Cricut EasyPress 3 & Heat Press Mat
- Cricut Easy Press Mini Heat Press
- PYD Life Tumbler Heat Press
- Sublimation Printer
- Accu-Cut & Accu-Quilt Machines and Dies for cutting fabric and paper
- Brother Sewing Machine
- Brother Embroidery Machine
- FlashForge AD5X 3D Printer
- Kodak Slide Scanner
- ScanSnap Photo & Document Scanner
- Cassette to MP3 Converter
- Kodak 8mm Reel Converter