The equipment in the Makerspace and at each Creation Station is free to use. There may be charges for some materials that are consumed for a project or you may need to provide your own materials in some cases. Check our Makerspace Usage Policy or the webpage for the type of equipment you are interested in using for more information. Also, video tutorials for some of the equipment can be found on our Learn How To Use Our Equipment page.
Patrons are encouraged to make appointments for some pieces of equipment or reserve computer time at a Creation Station. We want to make sure the equipment you want to use is available during your visit and that staff have adequate time to assist you. Some equipment may not require an appointment but is still only available during our Staffed Hours @ the Makerspace. Please verify by checking for more information on specific equipment information pages on our website.
You can also call us at (269) 585-8712 or email us at createandmake@portagelibrary.info with your questions about Makerspace equipment and requirements for use.
Makerspace and Creation Station Equipment
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