Studio

Get to Know the Studio

Learn by doing! Build confidence using equipment with a selection of introductory ready-to-make projects that you can drop in and try anytime. Our staff is always on hand to guide you through. No registration necessary.

Hours

Monday-Friday: 9 am-8:45 pm

Saturday: 9 am-5:45 pm
Sunday: noon-5:45 pm
The Studio closes 15 minutes before the library closes.

Using the Space

The Studio is open to patrons ages 14 and above. Children ages 13 and under may use the Studio with an adult caregiver; families must work on projects together. Equipment and resources are provided on a first come, first served basis.

Equipment and Supplies

We offer complimentary materials for visual art, fabrication, and textiles. Restrictions and limits on some supplies may apply. You may also bring in your own supplies unless otherwise indicated. An experiential learning specialist is always available to assist with projects and exploration. 

• Janome Magnolia 7330 sewing machines
  • Watch a video about using the machine
• Janome MC500e embroidery machine
  • Outside supplies for the embroidery machines must be on the approved list
  • Watch a video about using the machine
• Silhouette Cameo 3 vinyl cutter 
  • Watch a video about using the machine
• Epilog Fusion Maker laser engraver and cutter
  • Outside supplies for the laser must be on the approved list
  • Watch a video about using the machine
• Glowforge Plus laser engraver
  • Outside supplies for the laser must be on the approved list
  • Watch a video about using the machine
• Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner
• Cricut Explore Air 2 vinyl cutters
  • Watch a video about using the machine
• QFun 13-inch thermal laminator 
  • Outside supplies for the laminator must be approved by staff
• American Button Machine 1.25" button maker

Restrictions

Studio equipment may not be used to create weapons or materials that:

• Are prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
• Are unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or that pose an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
• Are inappropriate for the library environment.
• Are subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.

Studio Suites

The Studio suites are spaces for digital content creation, post-production editing, and digitization. Staff are available to troubleshoot small issues but in-depth assistance is not available.

Learn more about reserving and using a Studio suite.

3D PRINTING

Send us your 3D printing files and we will print them for you. Use our online form to make your request. 

Learn more about our printers and printing process.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Explore new skills and new ideas with one of our online training and tutorials.