Creative Studio

The Maker Space is located on the Lower Level of the Library. Open to all patrons ages 13 and up. Supplies available for purchase or you may bring in your own.

About the Maker Space

The Creative Studio is a space for making, learning, and crafting. We encourage you (the patron) to explore projects and ideas on your own and then use the Creative Studio to transform your ideas into reality.

Maker Space Appointments

One-hour appointments are available to reserve specific equipment. Schedule an appointment.

Maker Space Equipment

Maker Space Tutorials

Learn more about the equipment in the Maker Space and get started creating your project by watching these tutorials.

Things You Can Do

• Embroider a dish towel, pillow, or other fabric with the embroidery machine
• Cut out vinyl designs for t-shirts, mailboxes, or signs
• Etch or cut your own design onto acrylic or wood
• Create a 3D object in Tinkercad and have it printed on the 3D printer
• And so much more!

Studio A is located next to the Maker Space on the Lower Level of the Library. Open to Niles-Maine cardholders only. Make a reservation for Studio A.

Niles-Maine District Library cardholders with cards in good standing can borrow items from our Library of Things. You will be asked to read and sign a user agreement before you can check out items.

• Accessories
• Audio
• Get Connected
• GoPro
• In-Library Use Only
• Maker
• Outdoors
• Photo & Video
• Tools for Better Living

In the Library, and ready to check out?
Unhook the blue item card and give it to library staff at the Technology Desk on the Lower Level.

What if it’s checked out?
Either scan the QR code on the orange item card to place a hold on the item yourself, or bring the card to the Technology Desk on the Lower Level to have staff place a hold for you.

Please call the Tech Desk at 847-663-6606 with questions.

All supplies are limited. There is no guarantee they will be available. Call the Digital Services desk at 847-663-6606 to confirm whether we have them available.

3D Printing
PLA – $.10 per gram of filament

Button Maker
Button Set – $0.10 (includes shell, mylar, pinback)
Magnet Set – $0.10 (includes shell, mylar, magnet)

Embroidery Machine
$1.00 per 1,000 stitches

Laminator
Laminator Pouches – $0.25

Laser Cutter
8″ x 12″ Bamboo – $7.00
6” x 12” Hard Maple – $7.00
6″ x 12″ Cherry Wood – $7.00
8″ x 12″ Baltic Birch Plywood – $5.00
8″ x 12″ Acrylic – $5.00

Poster Printer
11″ x 17″ Poster – $8.00
16″ x 20″ Poster – $12.00
18″ x 24″ Poster – $14.00
24″ x 36″ Poster – $24.00

Silhouette Cameo
12″ x 12″ Adhesive Vinyl (sticker paper) – $1.00
12″ x 12″ Transfer Paper – $1.50
12″ x 12″ Heat Transfer Vinyl – $3.00
12″ x 12″ Cardstock – $0.50

Sublimation Printer
Mouse Pad (Print included)  – $3.00
Mug (Print included)  – $5.00
Puzzle (Print included) – $3.00
Sublimation Paper 8.5″ x 11″ – $1.50
Sublimation Paper 11″ x 17″ – $2.00