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Open Makerspace Hours
March 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 3:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until May 25, 2025
One event on March 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm
One event on April 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm
One event on May 18, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all – and more! – at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library’s makerspace and education center. During open makerspace hours, patrons can use, learn about, and experiment with all the tools available in the ILC, whether to work on a personal project, dream up something new, or just learn new skills Don’t know what to make? A new stay-and-make project is available every month, suitable for both new and experienced creators!
Click here for a full list of makerspace equipment and software. Please note: due to staffing limitations, use for other library needs, or repair status, not all equipment or software may be available at each visit. Email our Digital Services Librarian or book an appointment to inquire about the use of specific materials. Some equipment may require a short training session and not be available for use by children. Some consumable resources (3D printer filament, vacuum former sheets, wooden boards etc.) may incur a small fee. Patrons may bring their own consumable resources for no charge.
In order to accommodate everyone, dedicated one-on-one instruction is not available during open lab hours, although assistance with projects is available as time permits. If you would like training or dedicated project assistance, please book an appointment. If you are seeking help with a computer or device issue, please book a computer help appointment.
About the ILC
The Innovation & Learning Center at the Desmond-Fish Public Library is a state-of-the-art makerspace serving our vibrant, diverse, and multigenerational community. Focused on the intersection of technology and the arts and dedicated to promoting social justice and information literacy through free access to technology, the ILC features a wide range of creative tools and innovative programming for community use, and is the umbrella under which digital services are provided to the DFPL community.
