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. You can reserve a spot in the Maker Space HERE!
Maker Space Equipment
Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine
Epson Artisan Inkjet Printer
Epson Stylus Pro 7890 Poster Printer
Full Spectrum Laser Cutter
Heat Press
Janome Sewing Machines
Laminator
Lulzbot Mini 3D Printer
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Silhouette Cameo Cutting Machine
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. To reserve Studio A, please click here.
Studio A Equipment
Behringer Xenyx Q802 Sound Mixer
Epson Perfection v600 Photo Scanner
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface
iMac with Dual 27” Monitor
M-Audio Oxygen 61 Keyboard
Microphone Sound Isolatioån Shield
Nikon D5500 DX Digital SLR
Yeti Nano USB Microphone
Studio A Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
Audacity
Corel AfterShot 2
Elgato Video Capture
EZ Vinyl Converter
Final Cut Pro X
FotoMagico 4
GarageBand
HDR Express 3
iMovie
Logic Pro X
MyDVD
Photobooth
Roxio Toast Titanium
For a list of technology equipment for check out, please click here.
Laser Cutter
8″ x 12″ Bamboo – $7.00
6″ x 12″ Cherry Wood – $7.00
8″ x 12″ Plywood – $2.00
8″ x 12″ Acrylic – $5.00
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 – $.50
Button Maker Button Set – $.25 (includes shell, mylar, pinback)
Embroidery Machine
$1.00 per 1,000 stitches
Laminator
Laminator Pouches – $.50
Ink Jet Printer 8.5″ x 11″ Printable Heat Transfer Paper – $1.50
4″ x 6″ Photo Paper – $1.00
3D Printing
PLA – $.10 per gram of filament
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
