Ever wonder how the Makers on Etsy get perfectly engraved projects every time? Their secret is a hobby laser, a fairly expensive piece of equipment not available to the average person. Here’s what those Makers don’t want you know: the actual engraving time is pretty […]
What’s that cool new orange machine in the Maker Space? It’s a sterolithography printer! What’s a stereolithography (SLA for short) printer? According to Wikipedia, “Stereolithography is a form of 3D printing technology used for creating models, prototypes, patterns, and production parts in a layer by […]
Have you missed us? We’ve missed you! Visit the Maker Space and put your imagination to work. Each week features new crafts and projects so you can experience all the new equipment available in the Maker Space. Bring your family and friends and work together […]
Nothing says friendship like a special bracelet, but who has time to weave one by hand? Introducing the KumiKreator Bracelet Maker! Spin to create beautiful friendship bracelets and necklaces before your eyes. Drawing inspiration from the art of Japanese Kumi bracelets (Kumihimo in Japanese means […]
The Master Makers miss our creative friends! Even though we continue to supply you with fun projects and YouTube videos every week with our Take and Make kits, we look forward to the day when we can once again provide weekly programs and teach you […]
We are always looking for fun new items to add to the Maker Space. This month we are featuring the Sentro Knitting Machine. The Sentro Knitting Machine is a loom knitting machine that makes the process of knitting so much faster than doing it by […]
Take your creative projects to the next level with the PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 sewing and embroidery machine. For over 150 years, PFAFF® has supported artisans with modern technology and unparalleled power engineered in Germany. Using a PFAFF® embroidery machine will help you achieve outstanding results […]
Technology can be a scary thing. If working at the Library has taught me one thing, it’s that technology is the future, and without at least some knowledge, you will be left at the curb. Job hunting is no longer done by filling out paper […]
We do! The Maker Space is home to 2 button makers, and can make 2-1/4” and 1” size buttons. Create, print and assemble buttons for your next birthday party, social event or election. Design and print at home, or use the library computers and printer. […]
Chroma key compositing, or Chroma keying, is a special effects / post-production technique for compositing (layering) two images or video streams together based on color hues (Chroma range). Huh? Let’s make this simple: we’ve all watched the weather on the local news. Your favorite meteorologist […]
Have you seen the crazy machine at the Library that melts plastic and 10 hours later it’s made a desk organizer? Welcome to the world of 3D printing. 3D printing has been around for quite some time, but until recently, it’s been cost prohibitive for […]
A Maker Space is an area with a focus on creation—everything from music and videos to 3D printing, hobby laser projects and more! It’s a space where the community comes together and collaborates on projects that would not be financially feasible for the individual maker. […]