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Makerspace

The Westlake Porter Public Library Makerspace is a creative recording, design and fabrication space that allows library patrons the opportunity to access a variety of professional and innovative tools and software.

Makerspace Survey
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We want to hear from you! Take this 2-minute survey to help us make improvements in the Makerspace.

Makerspace Hours

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Sunday: 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Monday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday: 1:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Reservations Required

3D Printing

3D printer on tool caseLearn how to operate a 3D printer to produce your own 3D designs or learn how to locate free-to-print designs from the internet. Maximum print dimensions are 7.87 in3 (200mm3).

3D PRINTING - Multicolor

3D printerSchedule time with a Makerspace associate to set up a 3D print with up to four colors. Maximum print dimensions are 256 x 256 x 256 mm³. 

Button Making

Makerspace logo

Create custom buttons from graphics, photos, or drawings. Great for displaying your personal style, family get-togethers, fundraisers, and other events.

Craft and Vinyl Cutting

Vinyl cutter

Use a Cricut Maker to cut or emboss a wide variety of materials.

Have a bigger vinyl project? Check out the Large Format Printer.

CNC Router

CNC router

Use our computer-controlled router to carve and engrave a variety of materials including wood, plastic, foam, rubber, and more. Maximum material dimensions are 29in x 29in x 2in (750mm x 750mm x 50mm)

Design Workstations

Desktop computer in the Makerspace

Use industry-standard software packages like Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw Graphics Suite, DaVinci Resolve, or Bandlab Cakewalk. Other popular software packages like Audacity, TinkerCad, Inkscape and more will also be available.

Large Format Printer

Large Format Printer

Print and/or cut your large-scale projects on our Roland VG3-540 Large Format Printer. This machine is ideal for large projects such as banners, vinyl, sticker projects, etc.

Laser Cutter & Engraver

OMTech Laser cutter and engraver

The OMTech 80W CO2 Laser Cutter and Engraver can cut materials with precision. It can also engrave or etch designs into the surface of object up to 6 inches tall and over an area 20x28 inches.

Recording Sound Booth

Inside the recording booth

Record and produce professional grade audio and music tracks. Select musical instruments will be available including a guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer keyboard, and electronic drum set. Upgrade your recording to include streaming-style video with the available webcam and lighting options.

Sewing and Embroidery

CNC machineSew fabric projects or complete basic mends with our heavy-duty sewing machine. Add decoration, identification and interest to fabric items with our computerized embroidery machine.

Sublimation Printing & Heat Press

Sublimation heat presses

Create and print full-color designs to transfer on to t-shirts, mugs, or other compatible fabric items.