Our Equipment
Button Makers
GREEN – This equipment can be used without staff supervision for DIY projects.
| We have three button makers available in the Makerspace, one for buttons measuring 1.25”, another for buttons measuring 2.25”, and one for buttons measuring 3.0″.
The 3.0″ button maker can make buttons from photo paper or cardstock. The other button makers can only use regular copy paper. You do not need to make a reservation to use the Button Maker. If you would like to use the machine, stop by the Makerspace during Staffed Hours and staff will help you. If you stop by to use the Button Maker during a time when the Makerspace is not staffed, please check with the Adult Information Desk. A tutorial from American Button Machines is available. |
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You can bring in your own designs to use in our button machines or use some of the designs we have available in the Makerspace.
All designs need to be on regular copy paper. Cardstock and photo paper cannot be used as they will jam the machine.
Buttons are 25¢ each.
Adult supervision is recommended for children but not required.
Click here to browse a variety of templates for making buttons.
Magnet Maker
GREEN – This equipment can be used without staff supervision for DIY projects.
| We have a Magnet Maker available in the Makerspace. The Magnet Maker makes 2” x 3” magnets.
You can use the materials we have in the library to create your magnets or make your own designs and bring them in. All designs need to be on regular copy paper. Cardstock and photo paper cannot be used as they will jam the machine. You do not need to make a reservation to use the Magnet Maker. If you would like to use the machine, stop by the Makerspace during Staffed Hours and staff will help you. If you stop by to use the Magnet Maker during a time when the Makerspace is not staffed, please check with the Adult Information Desk. |
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Magnets are 50¢ each.
Adult supervision is recommended for children but not required.
Browse a variety of templates for making magnets. You can also use the button templates for magnets.
Heat Presses
RED: Due to the complexity of this tool, it can only be used during Makerspace Staffed Hours.
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The library has two heat presses available for use, a 15” x 15” Heat Press Nation Swing Away Heat Press and a 16” x 20” Hotronix Clamshell Heat Press. These presses can be used for a variety of purposes: heat transfer paper, heat transfer vinyl, sublimation, screen printed transfers, and more.
If you would like to use the heat press, you can come during our Staffed Hours @ the Makerspace. Check our events calendar for upcoming availability.
Heat presses may only be used when a Library Staff member is present.
Additional Equipment Kits
GREEN – This equipment can be used without staff supervision for DIY projects.
Woodzilla Printing Press
Explore printmaking with our new Woodzilla Printing Press Kit. Use the press and the other tools provided to make beautiful prints. Patrons need to bring their own paper, ink, and linocuts or stamps.
This kit is for Adults or Youth with Adult Supervision only.
The Cinch Book Binding Machine
Make your own personalized journal, diary, notebook, photo-journal, or other book creation. Patrons need to bring their own materials. Limit 10 books per project.
This kit is for Adults or Youth with Adult Supervision only.
Spiral Binding Machine
Create your own spiral bound cookbook, training manual, coloring book, and more. Patrons need to bring their own materials. Limit 10 books per project.
This kit is for Adults or Youth with Adult Supervision only.