Events › TeenHQ MakerSpace Studio

Middle and high schoolers: Come explore the TeenHQ MakerSpace! Up to 5 teens at a time can use the space to utilize our 3D printers, Poster Printer, GlowForge, Sewing & Serger Machines, Cricut, Button Press, and miscellaneous craft supplies. Work with our teen librarian to bring your idea to life. Each machine and other materials have limitations and time requirements. Please see below for more information. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve your spot. If not all claimed registration spots have arrived by 4:30PM, they will be given to those waiting. All services are provided for free to middle and high school (6-12 grade) students. Younger people and adults are not permitted in the area unless required to assist with a disability.

Pre-registration will start 1 week before the start of the program. Please un-register yourself if you find you're unable to attend at a later date. Registration closes 1 hour before the start of the program. There will not be a waitlist for pre-registration. Drop-ins will be accepted if not all registration slots are filled and if not all registered individuals arrive by 4:30PM. 

The area is wheelchair accessible from the Children’s Room elevator. Other accommodations can be made available with request. ADA Accommodation Requests

Please note that each device requires time to set up, use, and complete whatever task you're wanting to use the space for. Be sure that you have enough time in your schedule to attend the program. Not all tasks may be completed before the end of the program and you may need to return to get your completed items or pause your task and restart at another studio session. We appreciate your patience and flexibility.

• 3D Printing: All requested prints must take less than 4.5 hours to print. All requested prints will need to be picked up at a later date. Contact information is required for notification of pick-up. 3D print quality and time needed to complete prints is not guaranteed. Multiple objects can be printed as long as the total time does not exceed 4.5 hours.

• Poster Printing: All prints must be assembled on a 2”x3” canvas and printed as a .png. Please see the regularly scheduled poster printing event for further details. One poster per teen per day.

• GlowForge: Create a custom engraved object. Object should follow similar guidelines to the Custom Keychain Program. Complexity of request is at the discretion of the librarian.

• Sewing & Serger Machines: It is recommended that you bring your own fabric and thread if fabric is special or color is a factor. There are scrap material and thread available but we cannot guarantee material quality or availability. An iron and ironing board is also available

• Cricut: Basic Cricut supplies are available, such as construction and cardstock paper. If your project is specialized, such as requiring iron-on, you’ll need to bring your own materials. It is recommended that you know the requirements for any materials you provide.

• Button Press: TeenHQ offers two sizes of button presses. We cannot offer printing. If your bring your own printout of buttons, it must be printed on standard printer paper. Paper thicker than standard printer paper cannot be used on the button presses. All measurements below are diameter length in inches.