Design, create, and bring your ideas to life. Print 3D models, cut custom decals, and explore your creativity in the Library’s Makerspace.
Equipment use requires prior training by Technology staff. Training sessions must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours before the intended equipment use.
Have further questions or ready to start your project? Reach out to the Technology Center at 785-833-9210.
Thermal Laminator
Protect your important documents and photos. Our laminator accommodates materials ranging from thin paper to lightweight cardstock. Laminating pouches are provided by the library for $.50 each.
Prusa MK3S
Don’t know where to start? Begin designing your creation using Tinkercad – a site that makes it very difficult to make an unprintable model. Once your creation is ready to be brought to life bring it in so the project can be sliced. Pre-sliced .gcode files will not be accepted as it may break our printer! Basic colors are provided in PLA plastic. Other types of materials will not be allowed (ABS or PETG) unless approved.
Prints will not run overnight. We recommend that while printing to stick close by and check in on your creation every 10 minutes or so. If print fails, 2 retries will be allowed before alteration in the design is needed. To check print time on creation you can download our slicing program, prusaslicer. Once downloaded select printer model (Prusa MK3S), material (PLA), and detail settings (.20mm).
Cost is $0.25 per half hour of print time. Time will be rounded to the nearest half hour with a minimum cost of $0.25.
Cricut Explore Air 2
Start your art and craft cutting by utilizing Cricut Design Space! Create your design in the comfort of your own home or come in and use our system to get some step-by-step help. Once your design is created in Cricut Design Space we can help you through the processes of cutting, weeding, and placing your design.
3 pieces of vinyl per appointment will be provided (colors cannot be guaranteed). Additional sheets are $0.50 each. You may bring in your own vinyl or other material but must be approved by Tech Staff prior to cutting.
Thermal Laminator
Waterproof your important documents and photos! Our laminator will laminate items up to 9 inches wide and 5 millimeters thick. Laminating pouches will be provided by the library and cost $0.50 each.
Prusa MK3S
Don’t know where to start? Begin designing your creation using Tinkercad – a site that makes it very difficult to make an unprintable model. Once your creation is ready to be brought to life bring it in so the project can be sliced. Pre-sliced .gcode files will not be accepted as it may break our printer! Basic colors are provided in PLA plastic. Other types of materials will not be allowed (ABS or PETG) unless approved.
Prints will not run overnight. We recommend that while printing to stick close by and check in on your creation every 10 minutes or so. If print fails, 2 retries will be allowed before alteration in the design is needed. To check print time on creation you can download our slicing program, prusaslicer. Once downloaded select printer model (Prusa MK3S), material (PLA), and detail settings (.20mm).
Cost is based upon cost of material and power usage.
Cricut Explore Air 2
Start your art and craft cutting by utilizing Cricut Design Space! Create your design in the comfort of your own home or come in and use our system to get some step-by-step help. Once your design is created in Cricut Design Space we can help you through the processes of cutting, weeding, and placing your design.
3 pieces of vinyl per appointment will be provided (colors cannot be guaranteed). Additional sheets are $0.50 each. You may bring in your own vinyl or other material but must be approved by Tech Staff prior to cutting.
First-Come First-Served
Available Monday through Saturday from opening until 15 minutes before closing.
Available Monday through Friday
Morning and Afternoon appointments available
Contact Technology staff to schedule an appointment
Available Tuesday through Friday
Morning and Afternoon appointments available
Contact Technology staff to schedule an appointment
