Makerspace

We will have a new project each month in 2026. Come in and complete the project to stamp your Makerspace Passport card that you design with the Glowforge. Complete all of the projects to be entered into a drawing at the end of the year!

January – Make a Laser Engraved Makerspace Passport

During the month of January, come into the Makerspace and learn to use our Glowforge anytime we’re open. Supplies will be provided. One per person.

Hardware

• Prusa i3 MK3S+
• Ender 3 Pro
• Bambu Lab A1

Software

Materials

• 1.75mm PLA filament.
• No additives (example: wood or conductive filament).

Guidelines

• 3D printing is limited to prints that will take less than 6 hours if using your own approved 1.75mm PLA filament, 3 hours if using the library’s filament. Prints using the library’s filament are limited to 2 hours on the Bambu A1 printer.
• Patrons are limited to 1 3D print per day regardless of print time.
• Patrons must be present until file begins printing.
• Staff reserves the right to refuse to print an object for any reason.

HP DesignJet T1600 36-inch Printer

• 18″ × 24″, 24″ × 36″, or 36″ × 48″ plain paper — $5
• 18″ × 24″ glossy paper — $10

Hardware

• Glowforge Pro HD

Software

• The Glowforge accepts SVG design files.
• SVGs can be found online or created with software such Inkscape or Silhouette Studio Business Edition.

Materials

• Bring your own materials.
• All materials must be checked by staff before being used.
• Materials allowed: wood, laser approved acrylic.
• Glowforge Proofgrade materials are recommended.

Guidelines

• Glowforge brand materials are highly encouraged. If you are unsure your material is allowed, please ask a staff member.
• Staff will need to check material before the Glowforge can start printing. Staff reserves the right to refuse any material or project for any reason. 
• Patrons must stay at the Glowforge and check the project the entire time the machine is running. 
• Patrons may use the Glowforge up to 2 hours per day.
• Stop immediately if any error messages pop up and let a staff member know. DO NOT override any error messages or start Glowforge. 
• If there is a problem while the machine is running, press the button on the machine immediately and inform a staff member. 
• The makerspace is not responsible for any damage to patrons’ materials.  
• If the Glowforge shows an error message or Makerspace staff believe a project has become a safety concern, we will need to stop the machine immediately whether or not your project has completed. 
• Patrons must agree to follow the guidelines in order to use the Glowforge. 

Hardware

• Silhouette Cameo Pro 24 inch
• Silhouette Cameo 5 12 inch

Software

• Silhouette Studio

Materials

Vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, cardstock, and others.

Guidelines

Do not leave the vinyl cutter unattended.

Our 6 sewing machines were generously donated by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.

Hardware

• Singer Heavy Duty 4423 High Speed Sewing Machine

Materials and Tools

• Thread, bobbins, needles
• Scissors, various presser feet