Makerspace
Hours
Makerspace hours are subject to change, based on staff availability. To make sure a time is available for you, or to make an appointment, please give us a call at (563) 242-8441 or email us at cplmakerspace@gmail.com.
Thursday
3:30PM - 7:00PM
Button Maker
Have a cute button design? Come press some. It's fun and gives your arms a bit of a workout. $0.25 a button.
Cricut
The Cricut is a die-cutting machine (aka craft plotter or cutting machine). Think of it like a printer; you create an image or design on your computer and then send it to the machine where it then cuts out your design. The limit is your imagination.
Embroidery Machine
Shirts, pillowcases, tote bags, anything you want to embroider, we've got you covered.
Laminator
If you have a poster or other documents you need to keep safe, consider lamination. We have a poster width and a letter size laminator in the Makerspace. Prices located in the Laminator Policy.
Sewing Machine
Have a pair of pants to hem? Maybe a cuddly toy project to make with your child? Grandma's quilt squares you need to put together? Come to the library, we've got the machine for you to complete any sewing task you may have.
3D Printing
3D printing has been a growing trend in the past few years, and we are proud to have a new program to introduce 3D printing to our community. We made our Monoprice 3D printer available to the public on September 1, 2018.
What is 3D printing?
Well, think of it like using a hot glue gun but not having to worry about shaky hands and missteps along the way. 3D printing is a more precise way to make prototype models and fun things. More importantly, 3D Printing is something that we as normal people can use to find solutions to everyday problems.
Usage Guidelines
The Library’s 3D printer is available to the public to produce three-dimensional objects in plastic, printed from a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file supplied by the user.
I. The Library’s 3D printer may be used only for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printer to create material (in-whole or in-part) that may be considered:
A. Prohibited by local, state or federal law.
B. Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses an immediate threat to the well- being of others. (Such use may violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.)
C. Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
D. In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. Example: Reproduction of material that is subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.
II. The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3-D print request including, but not limited to, violation of library policy, manufacturer terms, failure to pick up and pay for previous requested prints, etc.
III. Color options for filament will be limited to available library stock.
IV. Fees for 3-D printing are based on the quantity of filament used during the print process in addition to the quality of the print. For a draft-quality print, patrons will be charged $0.25 per gram. For fine quality prints, patrons will be charged $0.35 per gram.
V. Items printed from Library’s 3-D printer, which are not picked up within 7 days of completion, will become property of the Library.
VI. Only designated library staff and volunteers will have hands-on access to the 3-D printer.
VII. Use of this equipment complies with any and all other library policies, as applicable.
