Makerspace is a place where people can come together to create or invent things, either using traditional crafts or technology.
Our Makerspace has a wide variety of equipment and supplies, which will allow users to create, learn, and experiment with a new skill or craft. Checkout our Pinterest page and our Instagram account!
Our Makerspace policy gives more insight into the library's general procedures and guidelines for using the Makerspace.
STEM
Dive into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) at our makerspace! We provide a range of hands-on resources to fuel curiosity and creativity for all ages. With tools like the Arduino Starter Bundle from littleBits, Squishy Circuit Dough Sets, Specdrums, and all the essentials for building simple circuits, we make exploring electronics and creative tech accessible and fun.
Our STEAM supplies are perfect for beginners eager to experiment with technology, as well as experienced makers looking to expand their projects. Join us to tinker, learn, and bring your innovative ideas to life!
Fiber Arts
Welcome to the fiber arts hub of our makerspace! Here, we celebrate the craft of textile creation, offering a range of tools, resources, and support to both beginners and experienced artists alike. Whether you're looking to weave on a loom, explore embroidery, or dive into knitting and crochet, you'll find the perfect space and materials to bring your creative visions to life.
We provide various looms, embroidery supplies, and knitting and crochet tools to spark inspiration and enhance your skills. For those just getting started, we offer knitting, loom and crochet learning kits available to borrow, making it easy to try out these crafts at your own pace. Join us in the fiber arts section and discover the joy of creating with threads, yarns, and community!
3D Printing
The Bambu Lab 3D Printer X1 Carbon is a fantastic addition to our makerspace! This high-speed printer is ideal for both novice and experienced makers. It offers a range of features, including rapid printing speeds, compatibility with various materials like PLA, ABS, PETG, and more, and effortless setup with automatic calibration. The enclosed chamber ensures optimal print quality, while the user-friendly touchscreen interface makes operation simple. Additionally, remote access functionality allows you to monitor and manage your prints from any location.
Audio & Video
Electric Guitar
Use headphones to teach yourself how to play, or plug this guitar into the iMac to record your own songs.
iMac Pro
The iMac Pro is specially curated for photographers, video editors, 3D animators, and musicians. Creators have Adobe's Creative Cloud and its applications, as well as MPC Beats at their disposal to display their creativity.
Midi Keyboard
Music Production and Beat Maker Essential - USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production.
Jewelry & Engraving
Button Maker
Use this 2.25" button maker to create your own custom buttons with pin backs.
Jewelry Making
Try your hand at bead stringing, wirework, Japanese braiding (Kumihimo) and more. We have a variety of tools and supplies as well as beads and jewelry findings for you to experiment with.
Laser Cutter & Engraver
Glowforge is a powerful CO2 laser cutter that uses a focused beam of light as fine as a human hair to cut and engrave a wide variety of materials with extreme precision.
Photo & Video Conversion
Digital Film & Slide Scanner
The Kodak film scanner converts old 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8 & 8mm negatives & slides to JPEG digital files.
VHS to DVD Converter
Preserve and protect your treasured home video memories by transferring them to DVD and other digital formats - AVI, MPEG2, MPEG4, and MP3 (audio only) to preserve your vinyl records in digital format.
Textiles & Weaving
Cricut EasyPress
The Cricut EasyPress is a heat tool that adds iron-on materials to design shirts, pillows, hats, banners, shoes, hats, and much more!
Cricut Maker
The Cricut Maker cuts over 300 materials, from paper and lace to leather and denim. It can be used to create dozens of projects, such as cards, jigsaw puzzles, decals, stickers, and a number of other fun projects.
Cricut Mug Press
The Mug Press is a mug-shaped version of Cricut's other heat press products, designed to perfectly wrap around the outside of a coffee mug and heat both Infusible Ink sheets and designs drawn with Infusible Ink markers.
Loom
Tapestry looms are simple looms that you can do anything with, from basic weaving to complex textile tapestry art. The warp threads are simply wound around indentations or teeth on the loom at a regular spacing and you can use simple cotton string for the weft.
Sewing Machine
The Brother XM2701 is perfect for beginners learning to sew, and for more advanced sewers looking for versatility. Loaded with features, the XM2701 offers 27 built-in stitches, with 63 stitch functions. Included are blind hem, decorative and quilting stitches, with an automatic one-step button holder for virtually perfect buttonholes. Included are 6 quick-change sewing feet, including a buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, narrow hemmer, blind stitch and button sewing foot.