What is a Makerspace?
The NRPL has two Makerspaces available to the public.
- The Build Guild has advanced machinery such as a 3D printer, CNC machine and Glowforge laser cutter/engraver. (See our full list of machinery below!)
Studio 2400 has musical instruments and recording equipment for bands, editing & podcasts, and digital preservation machines.
- Appointments to use our makerspaces are required and must be done at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments are limited.
Want to make an appointment?
Call us at (708)477-0869 during our open hours or email us at reference@nrpl.info. One of our staff members will then confirm your appointment.
What is the Build Guild?
The Build Guild has advanced machinery such as a Prusa 3D printer, Glowforge Laser printer and a Cricut Maker 3 machine.
What’s in the Build Guild?
Machines:
- Cricut Maker 3 (This device helps with your DIY projects. It can cut stickers, greeting cards, and makes home décor or custom apparel.)
- Cricut Heat Press, Autopress, and Mini Press. (Helps with DIY projects if they require heat.)
- Glowforge Pro Laser Engraver and Cutter (NOTE: Use of personal materials is restricted.) Glowforge can engrave materials like leather, fabric, glass, coated metal, laptops, tablets, and more.
- Brother Embroidery Machine PE800 (NOTE: Use of personal thread is restricted.)
- Brother Sewing Machine CS6000i
- Canon Photo Printer
- Sawgrass sg500 Sublimation Printer
- HP Designjet T120 Poster Printer
- Large Scale Laminating Machine
- Small Scale Laminating Machine
- 3D Printing Pen (Allows you to draw with plastic and apply to most surfaces.)
- Prusa i3 mk3 3D printer
- Button Maker (Makes buttons sizes 1, 1.5, 2.25, 3, and 3.5)
- Cricut Designspace
- Glowforge Premium
- Canva
Miscellaneous Equipment
Button Maker
Drones
Music Equipment (Microphones, sound mixing equipment, instruments)
3D Camera
Digital Camera
Software
Video Editing Software
Photo Editing Software
Silhouette Studio
Cricut Design Space
When is the Build Guild open?
The Build Guild is open by appointment Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm! Please contact us at reference@nrpl.info for more information.
Is there a fee to use the Build Guild?
The Build Guild is free to use! However, the library does offer materials to use in your projects at a low cost . In certain cases, patrons are restricted from bringing their own materials and must purchase library materials.
Are there any restrictions?
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Ages 13 through 17 may use the Build Guild with parental approval. All patrons will need to sign a waiver to be allowed to use the Build Guild.
Studio 2400 has musical instruments and recording equipment for bands, editing & podcasts, and digital preservation machines.
What’s in the Studio 2400?
Machines:
- Scanner
- VHS to DVD/Digital
- Cassette to CD/Digital
- Mixer
Instruments:
- Bass Guitar
- Electric Guitar
- Keyboard
- Drum Pad
- Microphones
- Ukulele
Software:
- Video Editing Software
- Photo Editing Software
- Music Editing Software
When is the Studio 2400 open?
The Studio 2400 is open by appointment Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm! Please contact us at reference@nrpl.info for more information.
Is there a fee to use the Studio 2400?
The Studio 2400 is free to use! However, the library does offer materials to use in your projects at a low cost . In certain cases, patrons are restricted from bringing their own materials and must purchase library materials.
Are there any restrictions?
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Ages 13 through 17 may use the Studio 2400 with parental approval. All patrons will need to sign a waiver to be allowed to use the Studio 2400.